Estate Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, pasta with rich tomato sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
The Errazuriz Estate Merlot is a classic expression of Chile's coastal-influenced Aconcagua Valley. Sourced from vineyards where cool afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean moderate the warm daytime temperatures, this wine captures the vibrant fruit character and balanced acidity typical of the region. Errazuriz, established in 1870, has spent over a century perfecting its understanding of these diverse microclimates. The Estate Series is crafted to showcase the pure, primary fruit characteristics of each variety, utilizing gentle extraction and a careful aging regimen—typically involving a combination of stainless steel to preserve freshness and French oak barrels to add subtle complexity and roundness to the tannins. The result is an approachable, soft, and elegant Merlot that reflects the pioneering spirit of the estate.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, Viña Errázuriz stands as one of Chile's most prestigious and historic wine estates, situated in the premier terroir of the Aconcagua Valley. Under the visionary stewardship of Eduardo Chadwick, the family-owned winery played a transformative role in demonstrating Chile's world-class winemaking pedigree to the international community, epitomized by the historic 2004 Berlin Tasting. Combining state-of-the-art sustainable viticulture with a deep reverence for the valley's distinct Andean and coastal microclimates, the estate is dedicated to crafting wines of exceptional elegance, structure, and aging potential. Errázuriz is renowned globally for its flagship icon cuvées, including Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, Kai Carmenère, and La Cumbre Syrah, alongside its expressive Max Reserva line.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5