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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · James Suckling, May 2021

Very attractive currant and sweet tobacco aromas with some iron and tea leaf, following through to a medium body with succulent fruit and a juicy finish. Still delicious.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Josh Raynolds, Vinous

92
92/100

James Suckling

More reviews and scores

94 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · Drink 2015-2031, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Jun 2009

The 2006 Founder's Reserve Don Maximiano is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. It spent 18 months in mostly new French oak. Aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, and blackcurrant are reminiscent of a classified growth Pauillac. Medium- to full-bodied in the mouth, the wine has a plush texture, plenty of ripe tannin, layers of spicy fruit, and outstanding concentration. This impeccably balanced wine will benefit from 5-7 years of additional cellaring and have a prime drinking window extending from 2015 to 2031. Errazuriz has been making impressive strides under the inspired leadership of the soft-spoken Eduardo Chadwick. He has gathered a superb team of viticultural and winemaking talent for Errazuriz as well as his luxury wines, Sena and Vinedo Chadwick. Importer: Vintus Wines,

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2012-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2009

Tasted blind. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc and Merlot Subtle colour. Very focussed. Very deep colour – Don Max? Almost porty. But with some green too. Massive rather than subtle. Very awkward greenness on the finish. Chilean. (JR)

92 points
Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Mar 2009

(82% cabernet sauvignon, 8% cabernet franc and 5% each of petit verdot and shiraz) Vivid ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of red and blackcurrant, dark cherry, incense and rose. Pliant, deeply concentrated cassis and black raspberry flavors are firmed by silky tannins and pick up candied licorice and floral pastille qualities with air. Alluringly seamless, with excellent finishing clarity and persistence. As attractive as this is now, I'd give it another four or five years in the cellar.

About the producer

Eduardo-Chadwick
Viña Errázuriz

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.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec/Auxerrois/Cot, Carmenere, Petit Verdot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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