Product Overview
Winemaker's Notes
"Our Estate Perigee captures the essence of Seven Hills Vineyard’s characteristic rich elegance, seductive aromas, and earthy structure. L’Ecole has been producing wines from Seven Hills Vineyard since 1993. We hand-select our oldest and most distinguished blocks to produce this stunning, flagship wine.
L’Ecole Nº 41 is a partner in the 170-acre acclaimed Seven Hills Vineyard, which is planted in wind-blown loess of geologically young and mineral-rich soils. One of the most renowned vineyards of Walla Walla, Seven Hills is Certified Sustainable and Salmon Safe and was recognized as one of the Ten Great Vineyards of the World by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
Perigee captures the essence of this estate vineyard with its hallmark notes of cedar and dark cherry, wrapped in a framework of refined structure. It exudes captivating scents and flavors of spiced black currants, tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, cigar box, and cocoa, all uplifted by delicate floral notes and sage. The finish is intricately layered, luxuriously long, and supported by silky, powdery, and well-structured tannins."
Varietal Composition: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley AVA (Oregon side)
Vineyard: Seven Hills Vineyard
Farming Practices: Certified Sustainable and Salmon Safe
Aging: 22 months in French oak barrels, 40% new
Production: 1,250 cases
Winemaker: David Rosenthal
96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"From one of the state’s top sites, the 2022 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec, and 8% Petit Verdot. As with most of its vineyard-designated reds, it aged 22 months in small French oak barrels, in this case 40% new. Smooth, seductive red fruit dominates over a bright, weightless palate of pillowy tannins, the wine rich but refined and supremely balanced. The finish is long and elegant, suggesting a long drinking window of 15-18 years." -VB, Jul/2025
95 Points - James Suckling
"Tobacco, walnut husks, blackberries and cedar on the nose of this full-bodied, layered red. It’s classy and complex, showing mineral, spicy nuances to the dark fruit. The tight-grained tannins and bright acidity provide excellent structure. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec, and 8% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2028." -CN, Mar/2025
94+ Points - Vinous
"The 2022 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard is understated yet pretty in the glass, mixing nuances of blood orange with cedar shavings and wild blueberries. Ripe wild berry fruits cascade with sweet sage and lavender, while cooling acidity maintains fantastic balance. Silken tannins emerge toward the close. It finishes long, structured and staining as a resonance of violet pastille lingers over a tart blackberry twang." -EG, Oct/2025
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"The scent of warm summer rain splashing back up from a concrete sidewalk melds seamlessly into aromas of blackberries, fresh-turned garden soil and seared steak. Perigee's brawny tannins hoists flavors of black cherries, cola and fresh-planed cedar on their shoulders.If you were ever in need of a pairing for a steak straight from the backyard grill, this Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-driven estate blend is just the thing." -MA, 10/1/25
89 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2022 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard Estate is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot. It has slowly opening aromas of tar, blueberry, violet and vanilla. The full-bodied palate offers concentrated, graphite-laced flavors. It’s structured by firm, grainy tannins and juicy acidity and has a floral finish. 1,250 cases produced." -EB, 4/3/25
