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2008 L'Ecole No. 41 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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BHRH Likes this wine: 92 points
May 8, 2023 - PnP - but a little rough around the edges so decanted 45 minutes. This came across as a somewhat elegant Left Bank BDX from a slightly ripe vintage. Smoky cassis and cedar on the complex nose. Structured, somewhat concentrated fruit on the palate that needed time to unwind showing currants and red fruit with a dollop of plums (from the Merlot?). Some interesting minerality and tannins on the brambly raspberry finish
with a hint of mocha. The fruit has not faded and the structure tells me that well stored bottles have several years of peak enjoyment ahead - but recommend a 1+ hour decant! 92+ -
SGates Likes this wine: 93 points
March 21, 2020 - Drank side by side with a 2014 L'Ecole Ferguson (because what else are we going to do when we are locked inside). This is still getting better. Mostly red fruits like cherry, raspberry, cranberry. Nice earthy, leather notes. Developing the aged secondary notes I really enjoy. This won the battle tonight.
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RJWallis Likes this wine: 91 points
October 3, 2019 - Drinking very nicely. Hour decant. Strong notes of tobacco and leather on the nose, dark chewy fruits on the palette. Well balanced, paired wonderfully with vegan chili and vegan chocolate cake!
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Hamersly wrote: 90 points
June 21, 2019 - From tasting of several vintage Washington Cabs and Syrahs, no detailed notes.
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old Art Likes this wine: 92 points
April 26, 2016 - Enjoyed with rare lamb chops. This wonderful Bordeaux style Walla Walla blend had been in my cellar since 2011 and was worth the patience.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(l'Ecole No. 41 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard Red Wine Walla Walla Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
10/17/2012 (link) 91 points(L'Ecole No. 41 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard) Very dark ruby color; ripe black currant, cherry nose; ripe black currant, cherry palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points
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By Sean Sullivan
12/30/2011 (link) **** 1/2 points(L’Ecole No 41 Perigee Red Wine Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley) An aromatic wine with spice, pepper, dark fruit, and dark chocolate. The palate is firmly structured with dry, dark, silky fruit flavors. This wine needs some time to show its best. Give at least two years. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged 22 months in French oak (50% new). 14.5% alcohol. 1,000 cases produced.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer L'Ecole No. 41
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Perigee Estate
- Vineyard Seven Hills Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Walla Walla Valley
- UPC Code 3224001734871
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 228 (45%)
- Consumed 278 (55%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerL'Ecole No. 41
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationWalla Walla Valley
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- AppellationWalla Walla Valley