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L'Ecole N° 41 Frenchtown Red Blend Columbia Valley 2023
Vintage Character
L'Ecole No 41 Frenchtown 2023 is a Columbia Valley red blend from Washington, a broad-appellation wine that captures the sunny, dry conditions and cool nights that make the region so reliable for ripe yet balanced reds. The 2023 vintage benefited from a warm growing season that encouraged generous fruit development while preserving freshness, making this an especially appealing vintage for value and immediate charm. Sourced from vineyards across the Columbia Valley, the wine draws character from the region’s well-drained sandy loam, silt, and gravelly soils, with the valley’s desert climate and large day-night temperature swings helping build both concentration and lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it opens with ripe black cherry, raspberry, wild plum, and violet, followed by touches of dried herbs, cocoa, and gentle spice. The palate is medium-full and supple, layering juicy dark fruit with hints of cedar and graphite, framed by polished tannins and a smooth, persistent finish. Its approachable texture makes it versatile at the table: try it with grilled lamb chops, a mushroom and taleggio flatbread, or roast duck.
Winery Background
Founded in 1983, L'Ecole No 41 is one of the pioneering estates of the Walla Walla Valley and remains family owned, headquartered in the historic Frenchtown schoolhouse that gives the winery its name. Under the long guidance of Marty Clubb, the estate has championed vineyard-driven Washington wines with a focus on sustainable farming, careful fruit selection, and transparent expression of site. Frenchtown is crafted as an accessible but serious blend, typically fermented by lot and matured with a restrained oak touch to preserve fruit purity, a style that helps explain why L'Ecole is widely regarded as one of Washington’s benchmark producers.
L'Ecole No 41 Frenchtown 2023 is a Columbia Valley red blend from Washington, a broad-appellation wine that captures the sunny, dry conditions and cool nights that make the region so reliable for ripe yet balanced reds. The 2023 vintage benefited from a warm growing season that encouraged generous fruit development while preserving freshness, making this an especially appealing vintage for value and immediate charm. Sourced from vineyards across the Columbia Valley, the wine draws character from the region’s well-drained sandy loam, silt, and gravelly soils, with the valley’s desert climate and large day-night temperature swings helping build both concentration and lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it opens with ripe black cherry, raspberry, wild plum, and violet, followed by touches of dried herbs, cocoa, and gentle spice. The palate is medium-full and supple, layering juicy dark fruit with hints of cedar and graphite, framed by polished tannins and a smooth, persistent finish. Its approachable texture makes it versatile at the table: try it with grilled lamb chops, a mushroom and taleggio flatbread, or roast duck.
Winery Background
Founded in 1983, L'Ecole No 41 is one of the pioneering estates of the Walla Walla Valley and remains family owned, headquartered in the historic Frenchtown schoolhouse that gives the winery its name. Under the long guidance of Marty Clubb, the estate has championed vineyard-driven Washington wines with a focus on sustainable farming, careful fruit selection, and transparent expression of site. Frenchtown is crafted as an accessible but serious blend, typically fermented by lot and matured with a restrained oak touch to preserve fruit purity, a style that helps explain why L'Ecole is widely regarded as one of Washington’s benchmark producers.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryL'Ecole No 41
Grape VarietiesMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Grenache
WinemakerMarty Clubb
CountryUSA
Expert RatingJS 91
RegionWashington
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionColumbia Valley
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$339
HK$339
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