L’Ecole No 41 Ferguson Vineyard Walla Walla Valley 2016 – Single Vineyard Bordeaux blend at its best

L’Ecole No 41 Ferguson Vineyard 2016 is a powerful and elegant single vineyard red wine from the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. This is a serious Bordeaux blend with American power and European finesse. A wine for connoisseurs seeking depth, structure and ageing potential.

The Ferguson Vineyard is one of the absolute pride of the house. The volcanic subsoil gives the wines distinctive minerality, intense fruit and great structure. This vintage is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec. The wine has aged for 22 months in small French oak barrels, 50% of which are new. This adds complexity, spice and silky tannins.

the 2016 vintage offers ripe, concentrated fruit. Sunny days ensure fully ripe grapes. Cool nights from the Blue Mountains preserve acidity and freshness. The result is a wine with power, balance and elegance. Perfect with beef, lamb, game or a classic steak with pepper sauce. It can be enjoyed now, but will develop beautifully over the next many years.

Tasting notes

Color: Deep dark red with an almost black core.
Aroma: Intense aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum. Hints of cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate.
Flavor: Full-bodied and structured with layers of black berries, spices and elegant barrel. Nice tannin structure and fresh acidity.
Finish: Long and complex with persistent fruit, minerality and spicy finish.

About L’Ecole No 41 – Family-owned pioneer in Walla Walla

L’Ecole No 41 is a family-owned winery in the Walla Walla Valley in Eastern Washington. The area is known for its many hours of sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night. This results in wines with ripe fruit and at the same time great acidity and structure.

As third-generation winemakers, the family combines tradition and modern precision. The house is also a champion of sustainable winemaking in the region. L’Ecole has earned international recognition for their uncompromising quality and the Ferguson Vineyard range represents the pinnacle of their skills.

• Type: Red wine – Bordeaux blend
• Vintage: 2016
• Region: Walla Walla Valley, Washington State
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 14.5%