L'Ecole 41 Old Vines Chenin Blanc (2018)

This fresh and vibrant Chenin Blanc shows highly expressive aromatics of citrus blossom, passion fruit, pink grapefruit, and peach with flavors of yellow apple and pear on a crisp dry finish.

Tasting Notes

93 James Suckling
The fresh-pear and lightly poached apple aromas are attractive and lead to a palate that has a very crisp and brightly cut feel. The acidity holds it well. Good balance. Drink or hold.

90 Wine & Spirits
The fruit for this wine is drawn from three old-vine sites, most notably Upland Vineyard, on Snipes Mountain, planted 1979. It has classic chenin aromas of grass and wool, with broad pear and mildly salty flavors. It needs air and food to open up; pour it with a duck-and-lentil salad. Best Buy

90 Wine Enthusiast
The aromas are effusive, with notes of banana, papaya, herb, kiwi and fresh pineapple. Ripe, fuller-feeling tropical fruit flavors follow with enough acidity to stitch it all together. Best Buy