Merlot Reserva Max
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roast pork loin, grilled lamb chops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Don Maximiano Errázuriz, the visionary founder who established the estate in 1870, the Max Merlot is a testament to the premier terroir of Chile's Aconcagua Valley. Grown in vineyards nestled between the towering Andes and the cool Pacific Ocean, the grapes benefit from a dramatic diurnal temperature swing. Cool afternoon breezes, known locally as the 'Aconcagua breeze', sweep through the valley to slow down ripening, allowing the Merlot to develop deep, complex red fruit flavors and soft, velvety tannins while maintaining refreshing acidity. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for approximately 12 months, seamlessly integrating subtle notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and sweet spices into its plush profile.
🍾 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 (typically blended with small percentages of Carmenere or Syrah)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%