L'Ecole No. 41

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0174 ratings
9.036 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, espresso, chocolates, earth, light vegetables, herbs and peppercorn.

This 8-year-old Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking very nicely right out of the bottle, and even better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and complex. Spicy and entertaining.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Wine Spectator 90 points. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with barbecue meats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45 (current vintage).

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, espresso, chocolates, earth, light vegetables, herbs and peppercorn.

This 8-year-old Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking very nicely right out of the bottle, and even better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and complex. Spicy and entertaining.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Wine Spectator 90 points. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with barbecue meats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45 (current vintage).

Jan 22nd, 2025
"Odedi"

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Showing a beautiful nose, once it opens up.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, cola, peppercorn, vegetables, spices and black tea.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley is drinking very nicely now.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I had it 3 years ago, and it is drinking very similar.

Needed 30 minutes to open up, and remove some of the bitterness.

The nose is very complex at this point. Really beautiful.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 18 months in (35% new) French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45 (current vintage).

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Showing a beautiful nose, once it opens up.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, cola, peppercorn, vegetables, spices and black tea.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley is drinking very nicely now.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I had it 3 years ago, and it is drinking very similar.

Needed 30 minutes to open up, and remove some of the bitterness.

The nose is very complex at this point. Really beautiful.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 18 months in (35% new) French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45 (current vintage).

Dec 23rd, 2024
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, cassis and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, cassis and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Sep 26th, 2024
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Dark masses of black raspberries, currants, crushed ashen stone and hints of dusty spice box waft up from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley. It's supremely elegant, with vibrant acids, enlivening the tart wild berry fruits within. This tapers off structured with grippy tannins, and a core of primary concentration that will promise a long and steady elevation. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2023)

Dark masses of black raspberries, currants, crushed ashen stone and hints of dusty spice box waft up from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley. It's supremely elegant, with vibrant acids, enlivening the tart wild berry fruits within. This tapers off structured with grippy tannins, and a core of primary concentration that will promise a long and steady elevation. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2023)

Mar 3rd, 2023
Gregory Fulchiero

Rich dark fruit, plum and smoke. Built to enjoy now or with 10 years of age.

Rich dark fruit, plum and smoke. Built to enjoy now or with 10 years of age.

Oct 27th, 2022
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Jun 2nd, 2022
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Apr 1st, 2022
Paul Weil

Lots of chocolate oak and blueberry flavors dominate upon the first sip. There follows a pleasantly acid and slightly oaky taste, finishing with a slight tartness.

Lots of chocolate oak and blueberry flavors dominate upon the first sip. There follows a pleasantly acid and slightly oaky taste, finishing with a slight tartness.

Jan 14th, 2022
"Odedi"

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coke, earth, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Big, bold and full-bodied with medium acidity.

Nice lenght on the finish with firm tannins.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime. A little harsh right now, but will calm down as it ages in the bottle.

Shows great quality for the price, and will age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

I paired it with a nice piece of steak.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$39.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coke, earth, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Big, bold and full-bodied with medium acidity.

Nice lenght on the finish with firm tannins.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime. A little harsh right now, but will calm down as it ages in the bottle.

Shows great quality for the price, and will age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

I paired it with a nice piece of steak.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$39.

Jan 3rd, 2022
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, vanilla, blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and quite tannic.

Cherry, raspberry, vanilla, blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and quite tannic.

Dec 29th, 2021