Vinous Media 95 points.
“The 2022 Pinot Noir Las Pizarras, fermented with whole clusters, was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (25% new). Cherry-red in hue, it exudes aromas of herbs, sour cherry and pink peppercorn, underscored by hints of rose and sweet bread. Dry, compact and refreshing, it glides gracefully across the palate with delicate vibrancy. This is a rare Pinot Noir that encapsulates the coastal character in its entirety. In the impressive Errazuriz Vineyard, planted in Quillota with views of the Pacific Ocean, a collection of massal and clonal Pinot Noir plots thrive in shallow slate soils. The climate, influenced by cool sea breezes and sunny evenings, imparts a unique concentration and balance to the grapes. Drinking window: 2026-2038. 95 points
Founded in the mid-19th century, Viña Errázuriz is a pioneer and major player in the Chilean wine export business. Businessman Eduardo Chadwick has run the operation since the 1980s. Convinced of the potential of Chilean terroirs, Chadwick set up several viticultural projects, beginning with Errázuriz. The winery specializes in the terroir of Aconcagua, where they grow grapes from the coast to the Andes. Overseen by oenologist Emily Faulconer (former winemaker at Viña Carmen) since 2024, the house focuses on the high-end wine projects: Pizarras Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, both sourced from the Arboleda Vineyard in Quillota on the Aconcagua coast, and both Chilean benchmarks. Their classic wines also include Don Maximiano, of which vintages are available dating back to the 1980s.“
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous (07/24)
