Reviews & Ratings

2021 L'Ecole #41 Red Blends or Varietals "Frenchtown - Red Wine"

Winery: L'Ecole #41

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Frenchtown - Red Wine"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 50% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Grenache, 3% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot & 1% Mourvèdre

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $23

Cases produced: 6,350

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.5)

Review date: July 10, 2023

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored blend opens with a marionberry and craisin bouquet with hints of espresso and dried strawberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and smooth. The flavor profile a chalky minerality and mild dark cherry blend with notes of gentle cedar and black licorice. I also detected some hints of nutmeg and black plum towards the end. The finish is dry, and its moderate tannins and flavors stick around for quite some time. I would pair this red blend with a juicy bacon burger. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: An excellent Frenchtown vintage showing a bright, fresh fruit-forward profile of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, and plum accented by violet floral notes. This easy-drinking wine has vivid fruit and spice flavors framed by a medium-bodied structure, leading to a balanced and lengthy finish.

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