
L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Merlot - 2020
- - 90 points-
Vinous
October 2022Lifting up with a cool-toned freshness and dusty florals for days, the 2020 Merlot keeps me coming...
Detailed press reviewLifting up with a cool-toned freshness and dusty florals for days, the 2020 Merlot keeps me coming...
Detailed press reviewA perfumed mix of wild blueberries, lavender and sage are contrasted by hints of camphor as the...
Detailed press reviewDried flowers combine with black cherries, sawdust and cocoa as the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon slowly...
Detailed press reviewThe very young 2021 Malbec follows the path of restraint, balance, harmony and elegance that was...
Detailed press reviewAgainst all odds, the 2020 Cabernet Franc, from a warm and dry year, feels fresher and more...
Detailed press reviewPretty, perfumed and pristine with al dente red cherry and blue berry fruit, peonies, orange peel,...
Detailed press reviewKaleidoscopic, full of light and layer. Fresh acidity illuminates buoyant blackberry and black...
Detailed press reviewThis classic Pommard has deep plum and cassis fruit aromas scented with tobacco, cedar, and spice....
Detailed press reviewThe Pommard Fremiers from the Domaine de Courcel is a bit reserved initially, but flavours of red...
Detailed press reviewA very youthful Mont de Milieu. Winemaker Olivier Bailly noted that if you want to drink this...
Detailed press reviewBrocard used one-year old used barrels here, adding richness and complexity to this Valmur. The...
Detailed press reviewThis elegant blend offers green bell pepper and cherry with a touch of nutmeg and vanilla on the...
Detailed press reviewIntroverted on the nose for now, fairly powerful, the alcohol is well balanced but the tannins need...
Detailed press reviewWhat a beautifully ripe mulberry aroma this Chateauneuf has! An imposing but stunningly fine tannin...
Detailed press reviewInviting aromas of flint, matchstick, grated nutmeg, dried lemon rind and sliced grapefruit....
Detailed press reviewThis has a complex nose of wild strawberries, spiced cherries, hazelnuts, thyme, nutmeg and bark....
Detailed press reviewNettles, thyme, green apples and grapefruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, sharp and clean cut with a...
Detailed press reviewThe 2019 Malbec contains 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all from the Uco Valley, and was...
Detailed press reviewThe 2019 Cabernet Franc from the Uco Valley contains 10% of Malbec and spent 15 months in foudres....
Detailed press reviewThe Valley Floor Shiraz is sold as a midweek drinking wine, but I have had this wine with 10 years...
Detailed press reviewIntense and pure on the nose with gooseberry, quince and green mango. Dry, fresh and nicely...
Detailed press reviewSmoke, sliced green apples and lime juice on the nose, following through to a dry and limey palate...
Detailed press reviewAromas of ripe plums and blueberries with hints of blue flowers, licorice and dried herbs....
Detailed press reviewA longer, cooler vintage has allowed the sum of all the distinctive site components to marry in...
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