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L'Ecole No. 41

Old Vines Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc

8.8157 ratings
8.725 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

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L'Ecole No. 41Columbia Valley, Oregon/WashingtonChenin Blanc
Top Notes For
David Shaw
9.0

Ripe pear flavor with length, lemon citrus finish, nice balance. Always under appreciated.

Ripe pear flavor with length, lemon citrus finish, nice balance. Always under appreciated.

Dec 27th, 2021
David Shaw
9.0

Pale yellow white, excellent clarity. Floral and vanilla aromas, with hints of wet wool and sun-dried linen. Good acid, lemon, peach and apple flavors, slightly bitter finish. Varietally on point, bone dry but fruity to my reckoning

Pale yellow white, excellent clarity. Floral and vanilla aromas, with hints of wet wool and sun-dried linen. Good acid, lemon, peach and apple flavors, slightly bitter finish. Varietally on point, bone dry but fruity to my reckoning

Oct 5th, 2020
Michael Chelus
9.0

Apple, pithy lemon, peach, melon, lemongrass and honeysuckle. Racy acidity and great balance.

Apple, pithy lemon, peach, melon, lemongrass and honeysuckle. Racy acidity and great balance.

Feb 13th, 2020
David Shaw
9.0

Colombia Valley, Old Vines. 4090 cases. Yellow, excellent clarity. Vanilla/floral nose. Lemon, melon and peach flavors, some skin astringency and minerality on finish. Dry to off-dry with tangerine-citrus aftertaste. Easy, even delightful drinking but more acid would seal the deal. Great value, regardless.

Colombia Valley, Old Vines. 4090 cases. Yellow, excellent clarity. Vanilla/floral nose. Lemon, melon and peach flavors, some skin astringency and minerality on finish. Dry to off-dry with tangerine-citrus aftertaste. Easy, even delightful drinking but more acid would seal the deal. Great value, regardless.

Jan 3rd, 2020
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Killer, balanced example of domestic Chenin.

Killer, balanced example of domestic Chenin.

Mar 2nd, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

Wet wool, lemon, lime, pineapple and a touch of honey.

Wet wool, lemon, lime, pineapple and a touch of honey.

1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2017
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.5

Honey pear and a touch of bitter almond

Honey pear and a touch of bitter almond

1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company
8.7

Brave vintner - nice lemon peel with hint of honey - pretty dry

Brave vintner - nice lemon peel with hint of honey - pretty dry

Aug 15th, 2016
Bryant Bickel
8.8

Heavy weight of a Chenin, but great tropical qualities

Heavy weight of a Chenin, but great tropical qualities

Feb 15th, 2016
Mark Lindzy
8.5

Tastes like Chenin Blanc, yep. Interesting enough.

Tastes like Chenin Blanc, yep. Interesting enough.

May 14th, 2015