2022 L'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington

L’Ecole No. 41 is one of Washington State’s most storied and beloved wineries — and this 2022 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark expression of everything that makes it great. A third-generation, woman-owned family winery operating out of a beautifully restored 1915 schoolhouse in Frenchtown, L’Ecole has spent more than 40 years building direct, long-term partnerships with the oldest and most proven independent growers across the Columbia Valley. The result is a Cabernet of exceptional depth, structure, and cellaring potential — sourced from old vines averaging over 20 years of age, harvested by hand, and matured 22 months in French oak.

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Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: A classic Cabernet Sauvignon profile with a rich core of dark fruit — black cherry and black plum — intertwined with mocha, mint, pencil lead, and distinct herbal nuances of eucalyptus, lavender, and violet. The palate unfolds with layers of blackberry and cassis supported by fine, powdery tannins, creating an expansive and robust structure. The 2022 Columbia Valley vintage was defined by a cooler-than-average growing season with an extended autumn and late-season hang time, allowing the grapes to reach ideal physiological maturity and thick-skinned tannic ripeness well ahead of sugar accumulation.

• Origin – Columbia Valley AVA, Washington State, USA (sourced from Bacchus and Stone Tree vineyards)
• Producer – L’Ecole No. 41; woman-owned, third-generation family winery; historic 1915 schoolhouse, Frenchtown, WA
• Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
• Style – Dry red wine (22 months in 100% French oak, 25% new; 100% manual harvest; gravity-assisted cellar transfers)
• ABV – 14.5%
• Certification – Certified sustainable; organic farming practices; sustainably managed vineyard sites

Food Pairing

The rich dark fruit, fine powdery tannins, and expansive structure of this Columbia Valley Cabernet make it a spectacular match for bold, richly flavored dishes. Pairs beautifully with rosemary-crusted prime rib, wild game, and rack of lamb. The mocha, mint, and eucalyptus notes make it a wonderful companion for rich mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, and herb-crusted roasts. Also excellent alongside sharp aged cheeses, dark chocolate, and a well-curated charcuterie board. Decant 30–45 minutes before serving and enjoy at 62–66°F to allow the wine to fully open and express its complexity. Cellar-worthy through 2032+.

Occasion

This is your prestige Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon — the bottle for fall entertaining, holiday dinners, special celebrations, and gifting the wine enthusiast who appreciates old-vine depth, artisan winemaking, and genuine family legacy. A standout choice for anyone who wants to support woman-owned, family-owned excellence in American wine, and a beautiful introduction to Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for anyone who hasn’t yet discovered what Washington State can do with this variety.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

L’Ecole No. 41 is a historic, third-generation family-owned artisan winery operating out of a beautifully restored 1915 schoolhouse in Frenchtown, just west of Walla Walla. Over more than 40 years, the family has avoided corporate consolidation by focusing on direct, long-term partnerships with the oldest and most proven independent growers across the Columbia Valley. The remarkable depth of this wine comes from old vines with an average age of over 20 years, sourced from legendary, sustainably managed sites including Bacchus and Stone Tree vineyards, utilizing 100% manual harvesting and gentle gravity-assisted cellar transfers. The 2022 vintage’s cooler-than-average growing season and extended hang time produced a Cabernet of exceptional physiological maturity, thick-skinned tannic ripeness, and long-term cellaring potential — a true collector’s wine from one of Washington State’s most trusted and beloved producers.

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