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Winery L'Ecole No 41
The winery offers 39 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 31 of the estates of Washington.
It is located in Columbia Valley in the region of Washington
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The Winery L'Ecole No 41 is one of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine L’Ecole No 41 is a prestigious vineyard nestled in the picturesque Columbia Valley, at the heart of the state of Washington in the United States. The winery takes its intriguing name from a historic French school built in 1915, located in the Frenchtown district, which served as a school until 1974 and then was transformed into a wine winery in 1983. Domaine L’Ecole No 41 has become one of the most revered vintners in the country, recognized globally for its superior quality wines. Managed by the second and third generation of the Clubb family, the winery takes pride in its heritage and persistence, which has led to its current success and reputation. Spread across multiple vineyards, it is the unique terroir of the Columbia Valley that lends a true distinction to their wines. The volcanic soils, altitude and microclimate of the region converge to create optimal growing conditions, allowing Domaine L’Ecole No 41 to produce an impressive array of grape varieties. They are particularly well-known for their Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also produce high-quality Semillon, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Visitors to the winery are invited to their charming and welcoming tasting room, set up in the old school. It's the perfect place to taste their award-winning wines, learn more about their wine-making techniques, and discover the history of this remarkable family business. The views of the lush vineyards and the surrounding mountains add to the beauty and atmosphere of this truly special property. Domaine L’Ecole No 41 demonstrates a sincere commitment to sustainability, with good agricultural management practices and environmentally friendly production.

Top Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines

Looking for the best Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines in Columbia Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41

How Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of korean bibimbap or tomato, ham, cheese and mushroom pie.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

On the nose the pink wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41.

  • Grenache

Discovering the wine region of Columbia Valley

Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.

60% reds. Sought-after gems (Quilceda Creek, Leonetti).

The top red wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41

How Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of american style beef marinade, pasta with sausage or roast veal grand-mère madou.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

On the nose the red wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

  • 2005With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Grenache

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).

The top white wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41

How Winery L'Ecole No 41 wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of quiche lorraine, coulibiac of salmon or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

On the nose the white wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery L'Ecole No 41. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41

  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.75/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery L'Ecole No 41.

  • Sémillon
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Defect

Characteristic of a wine that is either aromatically deviant or unbalanced on the palate due to an excess or a lack of one or more flavors.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.