Reviews & Ratings

2022 L'Ecole #41 Semillon "Columbia Valley"

Winery: L'Ecole #41

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Columbia Valley"

Wine Category: Semillon

Grape blend: 82% Semillon & 18% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $18

Cases produced: 5,500

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.5)

Review date: October 12, 2023

Wine Review: This dark straw-colored Semillon from Washington state opens with a lemon verbena and mild Anjou pear bouquet with a hint of lime zest. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and very approachable. The flavor profile is a tasty Granny Smith apple and gentle lime blend with notes of almond and saline. I also detected hints of bees wax and white tea. The finish is dry and refreshing. A second glass is a must as it is quite quaffable. I would pair this crowd pleasing, versatile and very good value Semillon with chicken francese or chicken piccata. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Refreshing and richly textured, this expressive Semillon shows vibrant melon, peach, Granny Smith apple, and fragrant honeysuckle set against a ginger and key lime character. On the palate, it is supple and energetic, replete with pear and stone fruit flavors, persisting to a balanced, crisp finish.

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