{"product_id":"lecole-n-41-merlot-heritage","title":"L\u0026#39;Ecole N° 41 Merlot Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Merlot from the Walla Walla Valley that showcases the powerful, structured side of the American Northwest – with enough depth for the cellar and enough charm for immediate enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eL\u0026#39;Ecole N° 41\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the pioneers of the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. The winery has been housed in the former Frenchtown schoolhouse since 1983 – hence the name. Their philosophy: wines that reflect the character of the terroir, not the winemaker\u0026#39;s. The Heritage line uses grapes from long-cultivated parcels in the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley, where a continental climate – hot days, cool nights – ensures ripe fruit with preserved acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the Merlot displays aromas of dark plum and black cherry, underpinned by tobacco, cedar, and a hint of dried rose. The palate is full-bodied with soft, ripe tannins, a pleasant coffee-chocolate note on the mid-palate, and good length. Not a heavy, over-extracted blockbuster – rather a balanced red wine that\u0026#39;s genuinely enjoyable to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e now until 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e braised lamb, beef brisket, mushroom risotto or mature cheddar.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"L’Ecole N° 41","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":52694841622864,"sku":"V31624","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_l_ecole_n__41_merlot_heritage.webp?v=1771237626","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/lecole-n-41-merlot-heritage","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}