Tradition of Excellence
L’Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation, family-owned artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label.
" L’Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label. Founded in 1983, we were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley. We have become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley wineries with national and international distribution.
Our focus is to produce ultra-premium, distinctive wines that reflect the unmistakable typicity of Washington State and the unique terroir of our Walla Walla Valley vineyards. Each bottle is handcrafted with a commitment to quality in the vineyards and the winery. More than four decades of winemaking experience, ongoing investments in our Walla Walla Estate Ferguson and Seven Hills Vineyards, and long-term relationships with many of the most prominent vineyards in Washington State are central to our well-known reputation for quality and consistency across our wine portfolio.
Today we are at the forefront of sustainable farming in the Walla Walla Valley, notably with our Estate Ferguson and Estate Seven Hills Vineyards, both of which are certified sustainable and certified Salmon Safe.
L’Ecole is one of the most honored wineries in Washington State and has garnered national and international accolades over the years for producing superior-quality wines. We are proud to be recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as a Top 100 Winery of the Year seventeen times. In 2014, Decanter awarded our 2011 Estate Ferguson the International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend in the World! In 2016, the 2013 Ferguson won the International Trophy for Best New World Bordeaux Blend from the Six Nations Wine Challenge. In 2022, the 2019 Estate Perigee was named Best New World Bordeaux Blend at the Global Fine Wine Challenge. "
Columbia Valley
The largest appellation in eastern Washington is the Columbia Valley. It consists of land comprising the river drainage of the Columbia River, including the Yakima, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. In the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, the Columbia Valley is dry, sunny, and warm.
2015 Frenchtown
Columbia Valley
Winemaker's Comments
Frenchtown, Walla Walla Valley’s first settlement, was founded by French Canadians in the early 1800s. A thriving viticulture and wine making community was established in the Valley by the 1860s. This Frenchtown wine salutes these pioneers. With the highest quality in mind, this blend offers exceptional value for its price.
Tasting Notes
Frenchtown shows aromas of wild berries, red cherry, black currant, and anise. The generous, fresh fruit flavors remain focused through an integrated finish.
” 91 Pts JAMES SUCKLING “
“ Attractive florals on the nose here with an array of dark cherries and berry compote. The palate has a sleeve of deeply flavorsome, fresh dark berries delivered with focus and balance. Blend of 45% merlot, 25% cabernet sauvignon, 19% syrah, 5% grenache, 4% malbec, 1% cabernet franc and 1% mourvedre. Great value. Immediate drinking red. “
