L’Ecole N° 41

Ferguson Estate

Washington red wine on 15-million-year-old basalt – firm acidity, mineral structure.

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Ferguson Estate

A red wine from Washington State that shows what basalt rock and consistent craftsmanship can extract from a single vineyard. The Ferguson Estate from L'Ecole N° 41 stands for the maturity of the Walla Walla Valley AVA – structured, profound, cellar-worthy.

L'Ecole N° 41 is one of the pioneers of the Walla Walla Valley. The winery was founded in 1983 in a historic school building and cultivates the 42-hectare Ferguson Vineyard. The vines are rooted in 15-million-year-old basalt rock – an unusual terroir that gives the wine a distinct mineral tension.

In the glass, the Ferguson Estate shows dark berry fruit – blackberry and cassis – with notes of cedar wood and graphite. The acid structure is precise, the tannins dense but not coarse, the finish long and spicy. A wine with backbone that can handle a few more years of development.

  • Food: Grilled ribeye, leg of lamb with rosemary, mature cheddar
  • Temperature: 17–18 °C
Alcohol 14,5 % Vol.
Serving temp. 16–18 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin United States
Region Washington
Wine color Red Wine
Vintage 2019
Alcohol content 14,5 % Vol.

The Winery

L’Ecole N° 41

The winery is located in the Shenandoah… uh, sorry – in the Walla Walla appellation, where the soil is rather dry, sandy, and basaltic. The location gives the wines a fresh, clear fruitiness. It was founded in 1983 by Jean and Baker Ferguson as a retirement project.

Style of the wines: They tend to make elegant, accessible red and white wines with a fine tannin structure. Typical features are juicy fruit, clean extract, and an increased balance between freshness and ripeness. Red wines are dominant – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot – often with a regional touch.

Wine philosophy: Craftsmanship in the foreground, sustainable practices, and clever oak aging so that the character of the grapes is not overpowered. L'École No 41 gives you wines with character, elegance, and a certain accessibility.

No loud showbiz, but down-to-earth passion. In short: L'École No 41 is a charming, down-to-earth winery from Washington with French flair that delivers honest, well-made wines that are fun, carried by balance and clarity. Cheers!

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