description Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve Overview
Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve is a distinguished Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the Aconcagua Valley’s Central Valley. This wine is notable for its extended aging in American oak barrels, developing complex flavors of blackberry and cedar. It’s an age-worthy choice favored by discerning wine drinkers seeking a full-bodied expression of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Where is Viña Errázuriz located and when was it founded?
Viña Errázuriz is located in the Aconcagua Valley in Chile, north of Santiago. The winery was founded by Don Maximiano Errázuriz in 1870 and has grown into one of Chile's most internationally recognized premium wine producers.
What grape varieties are in the Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve blend?
Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, typically blended with smaller proportions of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and sometimes Syrah depending on the vintage. The exact blend composition varies each year based on fruit quality and harvest conditions.
Who owns Viña Errázuriz today?
Viña Errázuriz is led by Eduardo Chadwick, a fifth-generation descendant of founder Don Maximiano Errázuriz. The Chadwick family has been instrumental in elevating Chilean wine's international reputation, most famously through the 2004 Berlin Tasting where Errázuriz wines outperformed top Bordeaux and Napa Valley labels in a blind tasting.
What type of oak is used for aging Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve?
Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve is aged primarily in French oak barrels, with the winery carefully selecting different cooperages and toast levels to build complexity. The aging regimen typically extends for well over a year in barrel before bottling.
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