L’Ecole No 41 Ferguson Vineyard 2018 – iconic Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla Valley

L’Ecole No 41 Ferguson Vineyard 2018 is a serious, terroir-driven red wine from Walla Walla Valley, Washington State. This field wine is a flagship in the house portfolio and shows why the area is now considered one of America’s most exciting wine regions for Bordeaux-inspired blends.

Ferguson Vineyard 2018 is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 5% Petite Verdot. The combination produces a wine with structure, complexity and ageing potential – where power and elegance go hand in hand.

Walla Walla Valley is a smaller enclave within the larger Columbia Valley AVA in eastern Washington. The area offers many hours of sunshine – up to an hour more sunshine per day than Napa Valley – and a dry climate with little rainfall. At the same time, cool mountain air from the Blue Mountains ensures significant temperature differences between day and night. The result is optimally ripe grapes with preserved acidity and great structure – a perfect balance between intensity and freshness.

the 2018 vintage is concentrated, precise and layered. A wine for the collector – or for those who want a serious American Bordeaux blend with both character and finesse. Ideal with beef, lamb, game and spicy dishes.

Tasting notes

• Color: Deep, dark red with a violet tinge.
• Aroma: Sun-ripened blackcurrants and dark cherries, complemented by cedar, graphite and subtle spicy notes.
• Taste: Dense and structured with layers of dark fruit, fine tannins and elegant barrel character.
• Finish: Long and complex with a balance of power, acidity and ripe fruit.

About L’Ecole No 41

L’Ecole No 41 is a third-generation family-owned winery and one of the pioneers of the Walla Walla Valley. The house has built a reputation for quality, craftsmanship and sustainable winemaking. Since the first vintage in 2011, the Ferguson Vineyard has been among the house’s most distinctive and recognized Bordeaux blends – a clear expression of both terroir and winemaking experience.

Product data

• Name: L’Ecole No 41 Ferguson Vineyard
• Vintage: 2018
• Type: Red wine – Bordeaux blend
• Grape composition: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 5% Petite Verdot
• Region: Walla Walla Valley, Washington State
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• alcohol content: 14.5%