Costa Las Pizarras Chardonnay
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 12 years from the vintage release, as its vibrant acidity and mineral structure allow it to develop beautiful complexity over a decade in the cellar.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted chicken with wild mushrooms, creamy lobster risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Errazuriz's Las Pizarras Chardonnay represents a groundbreaking chapter in Chilean viticulture, born from a quest to push the boundaries of cool-climate winemaking in the Aconcagua Costa. The name 'Las Pizarras' pays homage to the unique metamorphic slate (pizarra) soils of the estate's coastal vineyards, located just 12 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. This rare geological formation, combined with cold maritime breezes and morning fogs, yields a Chardonnay of extraordinary mineral tension and crystalline purity. Winemaker Francisco Baettig crafts this cuvee with minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts and aging in French oak barrels with a low proportion of new wood to allow the intense, stony terroir and vibrant acidity to take center stage. It stands as a masterclass in elegance, drawing comparisons to the finest Burgundy while retaining a distinct, saline Chilean identity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, Viña Errázuriz is a historic Chilean winery located in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley. Under the visionary leadership of descendant Eduardo Chadwick, the estate has pioneered the exploration of the valley's diverse microclimates, from the warm interior plains to the cool, ocean-influenced coastal zones. Errázuriz is globally renowned for its philosophy of crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines that showcase purity and structure, particularly through its iconic Bordeaux-style blend, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, and the acclaimed Kai Carmenere. This commitment to excellence has cemented the estate's reputation as a premier benchmark for high-quality Chilean winemaking on the international stage.