Las Pizarras Pinot Noir
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 15 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared salmon
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Errazuriz's Las Pizarras Pinot Noir represents a groundbreaking chapter in Chilean viticulture, born from a meticulous quest by winemaker Francisco Baettig and Eduardo Chadwick to map the unique metamorphic slate (pizarras) soils of the Aconcagua Costa estate. Located just 12 kilometers from the cold Pacific Ocean, this cool-climate vineyard is constantly swept by maritime breezes, which slows ripening and preserves vibrant acidity. The slate soils, rare in Chile, impart a distinct mineral tension and structural elegance to the wine, drawing comparisons to Burgundy's grandest crus. Crafted with minimal intervention, native yeasts, and gentle oak aging, this wine showcases a brilliant synthesis of New World purity and Old World restraint, redefining the global perception of Chilean Pinot Noir.
🍾 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.