For over 40 years, L'Ecole has built long-term partnerships with the oldest and most established vineyards to source the finest fruit in the Columbia Valley.
With an average vineyard age of over 20 years, this wine displays classic Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics: firm structure, integrated tannins and deep, expressive fruit.
With classic Cabernet character, this expressive wine shows layers of dark fruit, cocoa, graphite, thyme and espresso, accented with subtle hints of lavender.
Flavors of blackberry, cassis and herbs spread throughout the palate, leading to a flavorful finish supported by fine tannins.
L'Ecole No. 41 means school at number 41 in French.
The label depicts a school of historical value from that time, and the name comes from the fact that the area was Frenchtown, where many French Canadians lived.
This school has been the winery since it was founded.
L'Ecole No. 41 is the third oldest winery in Walla Walla and is one of the most highly regarded and well-known handcrafted wineries in Washington State.
The winery has received numerous awards around the world, including being named one of Wine Enthusiast magazine's top 100 wineries in the world 15 times, and in 2014 Estate Ferguson won the World Bordeaux Blend Award.
Recently, owner Marty Crabb was named one of the Most Influential People in the Wine Industry for 2021/22.
The award recognizes Marty's leadership, innovation, inspiration and positive impact on American wine culture.
While L'Ecole has built long-standing, friendly relationships with the great historic vineyards of Washington State, it is also renowned for continually investing in Seven Hills Vineyard, the oldest in Walla Walla, and for continuing to improve the quality of its wines to international standards.
Owner Marty Crabb has been named one of the most influential people in the wine industry.