2014 Lecole Estate Merlot, Walla Walla Valley

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2014 Lecole Estate Merlot, Walla Walla Valley

WA 90
WS 88
WE 88
  • S$12699

Vintage : 2014

Country : USA

Region : Walla-Walla Valley

Winemaker's Comments

L’Ecole N° 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s top producers of premium Merlot and this estate vineyard blend represents our best. The elegance and old world structure of Seven Hills Vineyard adds complexity to the earthiness and minerality of the basalt soil from Ferguson.

Fractured basalt – Estate Ferguson Vineyard 60%
Wind-blown loess – Estate Seven Hills Vineyard 40%

Tasting Notes

This elegant Merlot reveals aromas of clove, dark fruit, cedar, and earth. The rich texture of this wine is elevated by dense flavors of black cherry and pomegranate on a complex mineral finish.

WINEMAKING

  • Over 30 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence. We are engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines.
  • Each lot was hand harvested ripe and gently crushed into 1.5 ton stainless steel fermenters.
  • Gentle handling of the fruit through hand punch downs and gravity assisted movements were utilized throughout the entire winemaking process.
  • The wine was cleanly racked to 100% small French oak barrels, 40% new, with four rackings over 18 months.
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L'Ecole No 41 is recognized as one of Washington State's top producers of premium Merlot and this estate vineyard blend represents our best. The elegance and old world structure of Seven Hills Vineyard adds complexity to the earthiness and minerality of the basalt soil from Ferguson. This elegant Merlot reveals aromas of clove, dark fruit, cedar, and earth. The rich texture of this wine is elevated by dense flavors of black cherry and pomegranate on a complex mineral finish. ESTATE VINEYARDS Estate Seven Hills 60% Estate Ferguson 40%. The rated ratings shown here is for 2013. Newest rating for 2014 yet to be available.

Vintage : 2014

Country : USA

Region : Walla-Walla Valley

Winemaker's Comments

L’Ecole N° 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s top producers of premium Merlot and this estate vineyard blend represents our best. The elegance and old world structure of Seven Hills Vineyard adds complexity to the earthiness and minerality of the basalt soil from Ferguson.

Fractured basalt – Estate Ferguson Vineyard 60%
Wind-blown loess – Estate Seven Hills Vineyard 40

WINEMAKING

  • Over 30 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence. We are engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines.
  • Each lot was hand harvested ripe and gently crushed into 1.5 ton stainless steel fermenters.
  • Gentle handling of the fruit through hand punch downs and gravity assisted movements were utilized throughout the entire winemaking process.
  • The wine was cleanly racked to 100% small French oak barrels, 40% new, with four rackings over 18 months.

TASTING NOTES

This elegant Merlot reveals aromas of clove, dark fruit, cedar and earth. The rich texture of this wine is elevated by dense favors of black cherry and pomegranate on a complex mineral fnish.

Wine Enthusiast 88

This combines fruit from Ferguson (60%) and Seven Hills vineyards to deliver barrel spice, clove, raspberry and mineral scents. The palate is medium bodied and full of chewy, slightly dry tannins. The oak shows prominently at present, needing more time in bottle to integrate. — Sean P. Sullivan

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