L'Ecole No. 41

Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Merlot

9.214 ratings

9.16 pro ratings

Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA

Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Perfect for International Merlot Day on 11/7/2017. Dark ruby red with some garnet too. Integrated nose with some savory elements, pepper, toasty, and dried berries. A touch of cinnamon too. Well integrated medium tannins (6/10) and medium to medium plus body. Layered palate with blackberries, a touch savory, earthy, dark cocoa, dark berries and a little gravel. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2025.

Perfect for International Merlot Day on 11/7/2017. Dark ruby red with some garnet too. Integrated nose with some savory elements, pepper, toasty, and dried berries. A touch of cinnamon too. Well integrated medium tannins (6/10) and medium to medium plus body. Layered palate with blackberries, a touch savory, earthy, dark cocoa, dark berries and a little gravel. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2025.

Nov 7th, 2017

Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.0

Spot on Walla merlot. Plush and pleasing while also bright and vibrant. Delightful Monday night treat.

Spot on Walla merlot. Plush and pleasing while also bright and vibrant. Delightful Monday night treat.

Oct 6th, 2015

9.5

One of my favorite Merlots. Full bodied with smooth finish. Very little tannin.

One of my favorite Merlots. Full bodied with smooth finish. Very little tannin.

Jan 3rd, 2016

9.1

2012 vintage- nice pepper/oak/fruit on the nose and great firm structure. Could bottle age or drink now. Would love to try it in another couple years.

2012 vintage- nice pepper/oak/fruit on the nose and great firm structure. Could bottle age or drink now. Would love to try it in another couple years.

Jul 15th, 2015

8.6

A spicy, full bodied red with noticeable notes of plum. A very nice, versatile red.

A spicy, full bodied red with noticeable notes of plum. A very nice, versatile red.

Jul 15th, 2015

8.5

Jammy but with restraint. Beautiful structure and mouthfeel. A solid WA merlot.

Jammy but with restraint. Beautiful structure and mouthfeel. A solid WA merlot.

Jul 11th, 2015

8.8

Jay had this 8 years ago

Jay had this 8 years ago

May 23rd, 2017

9.2

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Jan 18th, 2016

9.3

Meghan had this 10 years ago

Meghan had this 10 years ago

May 15th, 2015

David Flaherty, CSW

9.3

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

Mar 13th, 2015