L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Syrah

8.717 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Matt Sterr

Great mouthfeel. BBQ 馃崠 Wine. Great for the money.

Great mouthfeel. BBQ 馃崠 Wine. Great for the money.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

L'Ecole means "The School" for those of you French challenged. On the nose, dark currants, smoke, grilled meats, black licorice anise, white pepper, milk & dark chocolate, dry powdery soil with stones & dark decayed flowers. The palate is rich & thick. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, strawberries after it opens up, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, violets, dark flowers, dry stones with dry top soil, grilled meats, pepper & black licorice anise. Still quite big...needs time to develop. Good round acidity and lush, sexy long finish.

L'Ecole means "The School" for those of you French challenged. On the nose, dark currants, smoke, grilled meats, black licorice anise, white pepper, milk & dark chocolate, dry powdery soil with stones & dark decayed flowers. The palate is rich & thick. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, strawberries after it opens up, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, violets, dark flowers, dry stones with dry top soil, grilled meats, pepper & black licorice anise. Still quite big...needs time to develop. Good round acidity and lush, sexy long finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2017
John Shane

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2017
Justin Hart

Great Syrah character, red fruit and a hint of peppery earth, all for under $20... doesn't have the finish of pricier Syrah's, but pretty darn good.

Great Syrah character, red fruit and a hint of peppery earth, all for under $20... doesn't have the finish of pricier Syrah's, but pretty darn good.

Dec 30th, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Brave vintner - nice lemon peel with hint of honey - pretty dry

Brave vintner - nice lemon peel with hint of honey - pretty dry

Aug 15th, 2016
John Miller

Dark blue and black berry jamminess. Spicy minerality with grippy tannins and long finish. Good compromise between pinot and cab.

Dark blue and black berry jamminess. Spicy minerality with grippy tannins and long finish. Good compromise between pinot and cab.

Apr 1st, 2018
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Jul 26th, 2017
Debra Copeland

Pepper up front with jammy features.

Pepper up front with jammy features.

Jun 17th, 2017
Jaime Landy

Not a fan. Ok mulled

Not a fan. Ok mulled

May 12th, 2017
Jude Tor

Jude had this 5 years ago

Jude had this 5 years ago

Jan 4th, 2020