Errazuriz Las Pizarras Chardonnay

Errazuriz’s philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, “From the best land, the best wine.” Vina Errazuriz believe in the concept of ‘terroir’ and strive to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua and Casablanca valleys, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. An emphasis is placed on the delicate handling of the wines, with the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity.

Chardonnay,

Sourced entirely from Errazuriz's Aconcagua Costa Estate from specific lots that have a significant component of metamorphic rock including slate (pizarras, in Spanish). Given the extreme of this cool climate site, as well as the uniqueness of its soils and elevations, each small block ripens at its own pace. Its proximity to the cool Pacific Ocean and its well-drained soils, with high level of slate and metamorphic rock, allow the Estate to produce Chardonnay of exceptional complexity, depth, minerality and natural acidity.

Grapes were hand-harvested between March 5th and March 23rd during the early morning hours to ensure the fruit arrives at the winery under cool temperatures and ready for 100% whole cluster pressing. The juice was clarified before being moved by gravity flow into small stainless steel tanks for fermentation. In order to maintain the fresh character of the site, 50% of blend underwent malolactic fermentation progressing slowly in the cellar until an ideal acid- balance was achieved. The wine was drained and then kept for 13 months in French oak barrels, 15% of them new.

Clean, bright straw-yellow colour. The elegant nose opens with citrus tones followed by nuts, a touch of pastry, and a subtle note that recalls white flowers. The citrus profile predominates on the palate, accompanied by notes of marzipan and walnuts, a touch of pear, and subtle redcurrant tart tones. The palate starts fresh, extremely deep, and persistent, displaying complexity and delicious acidity, along with a mineral sensation that makes this a tense, elegant wine.

Try with pan fried scallops with pea purée & crispy bacon.