| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 1999 |
| Appellation |
Walla Walla Valley Washington USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $37.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-01-17 |
Perfect For
Date Night, Dinner Parties, Long-Term Aging
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
L'Ecole N° 41 Estate Grown Merlot 1999 Review
Mellow and elegant, blackberry fruit dominates the nose, framed by charred wood and aloe leaves. The long, spicy-sweet finish will continue to round out and lengthen in several years.
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