L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc

9.023 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
Daniel P. Drake

Tuesday night into our third week of seclusion. Trying to make the best of s bad situation and be positive about the situation we have been dealt. I have opened the 2012 L'Ecole No.41 Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc made from old vines.

On the nose the is yellow apple, bruised apple, marzipan, ginger, honeysuckle, saffron, and a little brioche.

The palate reveals honeydew melon, asian pear, mango, ripe lime, bruised apple and a good minerality.

This wine is medium bodied showing a little age still with good medium + acidity that goes right into a medium to long ripe fruit mineral laden finish. Let's all try and make the best of a bad situation and be nice to each other. Please stay safe and the best of health to each of you. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂

Tuesday night into our third week of seclusion. Trying to make the best of s bad situation and be positive about the situation we have been dealt. I have opened the 2012 L'Ecole No.41 Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc made from old vines.

On the nose the is yellow apple, bruised apple, marzipan, ginger, honeysuckle, saffron, and a little brioche.

The palate reveals honeydew melon, asian pear, mango, ripe lime, bruised apple and a good minerality.

This wine is medium bodied showing a little age still with good medium + acidity that goes right into a medium to long ripe fruit mineral laden finish. Let's all try and make the best of a bad situation and be nice to each other. Please stay safe and the best of health to each of you. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂

Apr 8th, 2020
Gregory Fulchiero

More R.S. Than I prefer but a nice semi dry Chenin

More R.S. Than I prefer but a nice semi dry Chenin

Jul 30th, 2014
Eric Hwang

Okay. Simple and drinkable. Could easily be mistaken for a typical oaked California Chardonnay.

Okay. Simple and drinkable. Could easily be mistaken for a typical oaked California Chardonnay.

Jun 26th, 2014
Bob Yoon

I dig.

I dig.

Dec 16th, 2014
Sarah Briganti

Mother's Day wine picked out by Jeff & Jillian . Very good. Finished bottle in one sitting (with help!)

Mother's Day wine picked out by Jeff & Jillian . Very good. Finished bottle in one sitting (with help!)

May 15th, 2014
rebecca w

Light and refreshing. Crisp mineral notes. Balanced.

Light and refreshing. Crisp mineral notes. Balanced.

Mar 27th, 2014
Dave Flynn

Ask jean

Ask jean

Jan 28th, 2014
Andy Ewing

Our summer wine

Our summer wine

Dec 29th, 2013
Doug Adams

Crisp and refreshing. Good alone or with food.

Crisp and refreshing. Good alone or with food.

Nov 28th, 2013
Sam Zavari

Great aromatics, nice tropical palate. $20

Great aromatics, nice tropical palate. $20

Oct 31st, 2013