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 "L'Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label. Founded in 1983, we were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley. We have become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley wineries.
The Schoolhouse is located in historic Frenchtown, a small community just west of Walla Walla, Washington. The image of the Schoolhouse is the cornerstone of the L'Ecole brand and has been the centerpiece of our wine labels since the winery's inception in 1983. The original Frenchtown School was a log cabin built in 1870 along the shore of the Walla Walla River. It was rebuilt in 1915 at our present location and renamed the Lowden School.
Today we are at the forefront of sustainable farming in the Walla Walla Valley, notably with our Estate Ferguson and Estate Seven Hills Vineyards, both of which are certified sustainable and certified Salmon Safe.
L'Ecole is one of the most honored wineries in Washington State and has garnered national and international accolades over the years for producing superior quality wines. We are proud to be recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as a Top 100 Winery of the Year fifteen times. In 2014, Decanter awarded our 2011 Estate Ferguson the International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend in the World! In 2016, the 2013 Ferguson won the International Trophy for Best New World Bordeaux Blend from Six Nations Wine Challenge."
Marty & Megan Clubb
-Second-generation owners of L'Ecole N° 41
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2017 Apogee Pepper Ridge Vineyard
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc
"L'Ecole N° 41 has been producing Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee since 1993. Apogee represents our best effort to capture this vineyard's distinctive and characteristic spicy bold aromas, dark fruit flavors, robust tannins, and rich structure."
"This complex wine has brooding aromas of black cherry, cocoa, licorice and leather. Flavors of tobacco, currant and baking spice are wrapped in fine-grained tannins on a robust finish." -Winemakers Notes
"This is a soft, juicy red with chocolate, hazelnuts, currants and hints of balsamic. Some leather and leafy character. It's full and round-textured with a juicy finish."
94 Points James Suckling
| Sale $49.99 | SKU 85618 |
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2017 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Malbec
"Our Estate Perigee captures the essence of Seven Hills Vineyard's characteristic rich elegance, seductive aromas and earthy structure. L'Ecole has been producing wines from Seven Hills Vineyard since 1993. We hand-select our oldest and most distinguished blocks to produce this stunning, flagship wine."
"Perigee exemplifies this vineyard's characteristic cedar and dark fruit structured elegance. Deep ruby in color with aromas of blackberry, cigar box and herbal flavors are accented with notes of cocoa and earth, on a complex silky finish." -Winemakers Notes
"This is a deep, richer palate with currants, flowers, white chocolate and some almonds. It's full-bodied with plush tannins and a chewy finish. Yet, it's so attractive and pretty."
95 Points James Suckling
| Sale $49.99 | SKU 85617 |
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2017 Ferguson Estate Vineyard
60% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 5% malbec
"Since its inaugural vintage in 2011, Ferguson has quickly become L'Ecole's pre-eminent Bordeaux blend, furthering our reputation for excellent single vineyard wines from the Walla Walla Valley. Ferguson reflects the unique terroir expression of its microclimate and geological site. This wine shares its name with our exclusive Ferguson Estate Vineyard."
"Ferguson's flavor profile is distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil. This richly structured wine offers complex aromas of espresso, chocolate, and dark mineral–laced fruit. Layers of wild blackberries and focused tannins integrate with flint and graphite on the palate. Structured and intense, Ferguson's concentrated natural acidity leads to a powerful and lingering finish." -Winemakers Notes
"What a fantastic wine with currant, blackberry and pumice character. It also has a hot-stone undertone. It's full-bodied with chewy yet broad tannins that flow through the wine. Complex and juicy. Very minerally with blood-orange character."
97 Points James Suckling
#64 Top 100 Wines of United States 2020
| Sale $59.99 | SKU 85616 |
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