Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve is an elegant, expressive red wine from Chile's historic Aconcagua Valley, crafted from the estate's most prestigious vineyard blocks. This Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend offers lifted aromas of ripe red fruits, subtle cocoa and clove, with delicate violet notes, showcasing the exceptional quality and finesse that have made this wine a Chilean icon.

Why You'll Love It

This is premium Chilean winemaking at its finest elegant, vibrant, and beautifully balanced with layers of complexity. Sourced from the historic Don Maximiano vineyards first planted in 1978, this wine represents the pinnacle of Errázuriz's portfolio. With 22 months in French oak (65% new) and meticulous vineyard selection from the Max I, II, and V blocks, this wine delivers exceptional quality and finesse. The 2021 vintage, though challenging, produced fruit of outstanding quality with remarkable freshness and vibrancy.

Vineyard & Production

Sourced from the historic Don Maximiano vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley, primarily from the Max I, Max II, and Max V blocks planted on north- and north-east-facing slopes with gradients of 5°–25°. Soils vary from volcanic and colluvial (Max I and II) to deep gravelly alluvial soils (Max V), all offering excellent drainage. The region benefits from warm summer days and cooling Pacific breezes each evening. Grapes were hand-harvested in the cool early hours and transported in small 15-kg boxes. After rigorous double sorting, fermentation took place in small stainless steel tanks with maceration lasting 8–30 days. The wine was matured for 22 months in French oak barrels (65% new), where malolactic fermentation occurred naturally.

Tasting Notes

Lifted aromas of ripe cherries and raspberries with subtle hints of cocoa, clove, and delicate violet notes. The palate mirrors the bouquet, revealing layers of cherries, raspberries, and cassis, enhanced by sweet cocoa and warming spice. Balanced tension, freshness, and juiciness give the wine exceptional vibrancy and finesse with a long, elegant finish.

Perfect Pairings

A versatile wine perfect with perfectly cooked steak and chips, grilled lamb, roasted beef, wild game, aged cheeses, or rich stews. Also excellent with barbecued meats, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or hearty casseroles.

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carménère, and Cabernet Franc

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