L'Ecole No. 41

Old Vines Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc

8.829 ratings
8.84 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
Top Notes For
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

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
Emily Kresie-Harrington

2014 vintage. Dry example. Yellow apple, lemon peel, bitter almond, dried yellow flowers, little bit of beeswax. It's moderately textured, suggesting at least partial barrel fermentation.

2014 vintage. Dry example. Yellow apple, lemon peel, bitter almond, dried yellow flowers, little bit of beeswax. It's moderately textured, suggesting at least partial barrel fermentation.

Jun 18th, 2017
Jason Kreizenbeck

Fresh and clean.

Fresh and clean.

Jun 10th, 2017
Justin Chiotti

Let's hope it gets better as it warms to above fridge temp and opens from a bit of decanting... cause right now, not so good-- and I love Chenin (the full spectrum of the grape and how it's done in the Loire). Nope-- too sweet for me, even after 24hrs open.

Let's hope it gets better as it warms to above fridge temp and opens from a bit of decanting... cause right now, not so good-- and I love Chenin (the full spectrum of the grape and how it's done in the Loire). Nope-- too sweet for me, even after 24hrs open.

Jan 24th, 2017
Steve Martel

Hints of tropical fruit and smoked wood; light to medium bodied

Hints of tropical fruit and smoked wood; light to medium bodied

Sep 13th, 2016
Yeis Eao

Ripe pear, peach, and pineapple, orange blossom, and a dollop of honey. Vibrant and sensual in the style of Vouvray. All I could wish for is a stronger streak of acidity to help balance the residual sugar.

Ripe pear, peach, and pineapple, orange blossom, and a dollop of honey. Vibrant and sensual in the style of Vouvray. All I could wish for is a stronger streak of acidity to help balance the residual sugar.

Apr 18th, 2016
Kim C.
9.5

One of my favorite white wine. Sweet aromas, honeydew melon with a slight hint of lemon peel. Off dry with just enough sweetness, nice balance.

One of my favorite white wine. Sweet aromas, honeydew melon with a slight hint of lemon peel. Off dry with just enough sweetness, nice balance.

Feb 25th, 2016
Michael Seely

Refreshing. It's 98 degrees here

Refreshing. It's 98 degrees here

Aug 2nd, 2015
Catherine Sundt

Fruity, but with a strange aftertaste reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc (which I don't care for). Just a personal preference.

Fruity, but with a strange aftertaste reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc (which I don't care for). Just a personal preference.

Jun 17th, 2015
Carlie Flowers

Solid! Very drinkable.

Solid! Very drinkable.

Jul 11th, 2016