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Since 1983, L'Ecole has championed Merlot as a noble varietal, crafting wines of exceptional balance and age-worthiness that rival the world's finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep garnet with ruby reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inviting aromas of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with notes of cocoa, cedar, vanilla, and hints of dried herbs and sweet spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins; flavors of ripe dark fruit, mocha, and dark chocolate balanced by bright acidity and subtle oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, generous, and persistent with lingering notes of espresso, toasted oak, and black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from Merlot sourced from select vineyards across the Columbia Valley AVA, where warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for balanced, expressive wines. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, developing complexity and roundness while maintaining the pure fruit character and natural elegance of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVersatile and food-friendly, this wine pairs beautifully with roasted duck, grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, beef tenderloin, or aged cheeses. 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Sourced from old-vine Garnacha, Cariñena, Merlot, and Syrah grown in the iconic \u003cem\u003ellicorella\u003c\/em\u003e — the black slate and mica soils that give Priorat its unmistakable mineral edge — this wine is a testament to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby in the glass, it opens with aromas of dark cherry, crushed blackberry, dried herbs, and a whisper of graphite and iron. 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