2022 Las Pizarras Pinot Noir
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The 2022 Las Pizarras Pinot Noir is a pleasing combination of herbal, earth-tinged, candied and fragrant on the nose, revealing an ever-expanding core of elegant yet concentrated red-fruited aromas with lifted rosemary and red-pepper notes with savory, meaty nuances. The palate straddles silky and plush, bound by extremely fine, focused acidity that snaps into a taut yet explosive finish of persistent tannins and herbal flourishes that echo the energy of the nose. In addition to opening on an impressive note, this ceaselessly evolves in dimension and intensity, making for a unique and enthralling expression of Pinot Noir. It fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged 12 months in 25% new French barrique.
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Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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Medium intensity bright ruby, lovely vibrant colour, and enticing aromatics. Closer to a New Zealand or Oregon style of pinot in its intensity than Burgundy, with chewy and slightly sour red cherry notes, a ton of bright sage, bay leaf and pomegranate freshness. Easy to drink and full of pleasure, this has sweet and juicy fruit, and is hard to resist. No need to wait. Tomas Munoz winemaker, Eduardo Chadwick owner. One of the standouts of the March Releases lineup.
The 2022 Pinot Noir Las Pizarras, fermented with whole clusters, was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (25% new). Cherry-red in hue, it exudes aromas of herbs, sour cherry and pink peppercorn, underscored by hints of rose and sweet bread. Dry, compact and refreshing, it glides gracefully across the palate with delicate vibrancy. This is a rare Pinot Noir that encapsulates the coastal character in its entirety. In the impressive Errázuriz Vineyard, planted in Quillota with views of the Pacific Ocean, a collection of massal and clonal Pinot Noir plots thrive in shallow slate soils. The climate, influenced by cool sea breezes and sunny evenings, imparts a unique concentration and balance to the grapes.
About the producer
Since Eduardo Chadwick took over Viña Errázuriz in 1983, the estate has forged a path for fine, Chilean wine. From its home in the Aconcagua Valley, this estate crafts some of the country’s top wines, including the flagship Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve and the Las Pizarras wines.