L'Ecole No. 41 Old Vines Chenin Blanc

L'Ecole No. 41

Other · Chenin Blanc
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
90 /100
Reviews
10
professional

Vintages

1
2022 Other 90/100
Chenin Blanc
NV

Community Reviews

16
16
Reviews
89.6
Avg Score
94
Highest
Taster #2367 · Dec 13, 2025
90/100
Paired well with oysters
2022 vintage
Taster #0751 · Jun 7, 2025
Yummy
2022 vintage
Taster #0913 · May 11, 2025
90/100
A soft, broad style of Chenin Blanc somewhat reminiscent of the Chenin Blancs made by Dick Graff at Chalone in the 1970s. Dry and round with good mouthfeel, its only drawback is that its low acidity may keep it from developing further. Nevertheless, a fine sipper.
2022 vintage
Taster #9715 · Apr 20, 2025
Bottle 1352g. (Why?) Aromas of elevated intensity, waxy, soapy, lactic, citrus. Dry, with pronounced mouth-watering acidity, phenolic bitterness, medium-bodied, 13% abv. Saline, with flavors of yogurt and thyme. I love chenin, but this one's a shrug.
2022 vintage
Taster #7257 · Jan 8, 2025
90/100
Citrus and pear on the nose. Good pale straw color. Balanced acidity and medium body with bright minerality with pear and melon fruit notes. One of the better whites I’ve had in recent memory. Would go great with many dishes.
2022 vintage
Taster #6715 · Nov 21, 2024
94/100
Medium body, medium, delicious mouthfeel slight minerality. Great with white bean parmesan cheese soup!
2022 vintage
Taster #5380 · Oct 3, 2024
90/100
Very vibrant and aromatic with medium plus acidity Long grippy finish this is a really tasty wine and a great price point. Aromas of white peach, citrus, white and yellow flowers, sourdough, yogurt, raw almonds, just a touch of that typical wooly/ lanolin chenin note on the palate. Feels a touch bigger / fuller than something you’d find from the loire valley but with all the energy and drive.
2022 vintage
Taster #0607 · Sep 19, 2024
91/100
Really enjoy this. Wife loves it, as well. Aroma was immediate freshly pressed apple juice. Palate is bright, fresh and with excellent acidity.. Some honeydew melon & minerality. Nice finish with some herbal notes
2022 vintage
Taster #1903 · Aug 1, 2024
88/100
Very slight green apple smell. Taste is smooth, lower acidity, slight citrus. Would be a great wine with lobster roll, steamed shrimp.
2022 vintage
Taster #6898 · Jul 28, 2024
No rating, but a good summer wine. Low acidity, honeydew, apples and good mouthfeel
2022 vintage
Taster #4144 · Jul 12, 2024
85/100
Mighty good!
2022 vintage
Taster #4482 · May 17, 2024
89/100
Accolades to L'Ecole No. 41 for planting and vivifying this noble grape dating back to the 9th century of humanity's history. Chenin Blanc is a peer of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. I won't detour to debate the merits of Pinot Gris or Riesling, there is room for all of the grapes and wines, all of which I have benefited from. This is smooth, light, gulpable and not complex, but oh what a wonderful wine. Highly recommend. I purchased additional bottles. …
2022 vintage
Taster #6786 · Apr 4, 2024
Not like any chenin blanc I’ve ever had. Undrinkable for me.
2022 vintage
Taster #5450 · Feb 25, 2024
Apple, honey, lower acidity
2022 vintage
Taster #5254 · Feb 2, 2024
About the best deal out there. Twenty buck chuck and an outstanding wine.
2022 vintage
Taster #0519 · Dec 16, 2023
89/100
Lovely, clean Chenin with nice acidity and balance. Very decent buy at $18.
2022 vintage