{"product_id":"lecole-no-41-semillon-columbia-valley-2020-750ml","title":"L'Ecole No. 41 Sémillon Columbia Valley 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker's Comments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Semillons show as much richness and complexity as those produced in the distinctive soils of Eastern Washington State. Our cool nights during the growing season and harvest period help to ensure crisp natural acidity and expressive aromatics, making this a wonderful food pairing wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing and richly textured, this expressive Semillon shows vibrant melon, Granny Smith apple, fresh fig, and fragrant acacia and chamomile. On the palate, it is supple and energetic, replete with Bosc pear and stone fruit flavors, persisting to a long, balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 Semillon\u003cbr\u003eColumbia Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 PTS, VALUE PICK\u003cbr\u003eNorthwest Wine Report , Sean P. Sullivan - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eBlended with 18% Sauvignon Blanc, this wine was fermented and aged\u003cbr\u003ein French oak (15% new) with partial malolactic fermentation (60%).\u003cbr\u003eThe aromas offer notes of crushed flower, hazelnut shell, and fig.\u003cbr\u003eBroad-feeling, creamy-flavors follow. Toasty notes linger on the finish.\u003cbr\u003eThe balance is impressive throughout, and the finish lingers. It punches\u003cbr\u003ewell above its weight class and offers plenty of aging potential as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 PTS\u003cbr\u003eJamesSuckling.com, Andrii Stetsiuk - March 2025\u003cbr\u003eWaxy and medium- to full-bodied, this mineral white has aromas and flavors of\u003cbr\u003eraw almonds, honey, apricots and lemon rind on the nose. Fresh, bright finish.\u003cbr\u003eDrink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 PTS\u003cbr\u003eOwenBargreen.com, Owen Bargreen - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe delicious 2023 L’Ecole No 41 ‘Columbia Valley’ Semillon was\u003cbr\u003estored in only 15% new French oak before bottling, as this bottling has\u003cbr\u003e18% Sauvignon Blanc blended in. This is round and generous on the\u003cbr\u003emouth, with plenty of nutty and melon flavors alongside shades of star\u003cbr\u003ejasmine water. A serious value at only 18 bucks USD. Drink 2024-2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 PTS - BEST BUY\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast, Michael Alberty - December 2024\u003cbr\u003eAs always, this Semillon is a screaming good deal. Its complicated\u003cbr\u003earomatic set includes honeydew melon and sweet pea flowers\u003cbr\u003emelding with cut grass and chalkboard dust. The wine’s texture is lean\u003cbr\u003eand crisp, with bouncy acidity escorting flavors of white grapefruit\u003cbr\u003esprinkled in sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 PTS\u003cbr\u003eVinous, Eric Guido - October 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Sémillon is delicate in the glass, opening with nuanced florals\u003cbr\u003eand hints of raw almond, wet stone and young peach. It sweeps across\u003cbr\u003ethe palate with juicy orchard fruits elevated by vibrant acidity, finishing\u003cbr\u003ewith staining length and a youthfully chewy sensation. Salty mineral\u003cbr\u003etones and a sweet herbal resonance linger on the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 PTS\u003cbr\u003eDecanter, Clive Pursehouse - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eThis blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc (18%) is sourced from five\u003cbr\u003edifferent vineyards across Washington’s larger Columbia Valley AVA. It\u003cbr\u003ecarries a richness that borders on viscosity. Ripe, rich pear and bruised\u003cbr\u003eapple aromatics mingle with honeysuckle and Madagascar vanilla\u003cbr\u003ebean. The palate shows freshness alongside ripe stone fruits and\u003cbr\u003epoached pear, with a bright resilience that carries through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSMART BUYS IN WA STATE - 88PTS\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator, Tim Fish - December 2024\u003cbr\u003eCrisp yet oily in texture, with handsome accents of melon, fig and\u003cbr\u003ebeeswax that finish on a rich note. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003cbr\u003eDrink now.\u003cbr\u003eTOP AWARDS AND REVIEWS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ecole No. 41","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975771754720,"sku":"105408","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/l-ecole-no-41-semillon-columbia-valley_1.jpg?v=1749072667","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/lecole-no-41-semillon-columbia-valley-2020-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}