Errazuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2024.
Clone 777 used for Pinot Noir (the 'Dijon' clone originating from Burgundy). It suits the terroir, showing the power and beauty perfectly.
Harvested between 13th February and 4th March. Fermentation took place in small open-top stainless steel tanks, with 85% of the fruit undergoing cold maceration at 8–10°C for 2–3 days prior to fermentation. Total maceration lasted 8–12 days. The wine was then aged for 12 months in 400-l French oak barrels (50% new, 50% used; 15% second fill, 35% third and fourth fill), with slightly less new oak used in 2024.
No whole bunch in 2024, 100% de-steamed, delivering crystalline fruit and immense elegance.
The heart of the blend comes from the ‘mother block’ 32, which holds the perfect location. Slate lies just a few centimetres beneath the surface. This is the coolest sector of the vineyard. Sourced from three individual plots, the fruit is handpicked in small parcels, double selection and vinified separately.
WINEMAKER NOTES: “Medium cherry-red in colour with violet highlights. A delicate, pure nose reveals floral aromas reminiscent of wild rose, alongside red fruits such as cherries and redcurrants. Subtle spice notes of nutmeg join nuances of truffle and cinnamon. On the palate, the floral character is confirmed on the entry, giving way to red fruit — especially cherry — interwoven with sweet spices. This is a fresh, delicate yet characterful wine. Its juicy acidity brings tension and verticality, while fine, chalky-textured tannins provide structure and depth, extending its persistent and expressive finish.” - Tomas Muñoz.
“The 2024 Pinot Noir Las Pizarras from Quillota in Aconcagua Costa was aged 12 months in 400-liter French oak barrels, 50% new, 15% second-use, and 35% third- and fourth-use. Winemaking has evolved from open fermentations with stems to a slower, cooler, fully destemmed approach. The wine offers aromas of rosehip, fresh roses, cherry and violets in layered detail. Oak plays only a minor role. Pure, primary and precise, it is dry, with a silky texture, faint talc-like grip and a vibrant varietal finish.” Drinking Window 2025 - 2045 - 96 points, Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous, Oct 2025.
Clone 777 used for Pinot Noir (the 'Dijon' clone originating from Burgundy). It suits the terroir, showing the power and beauty perfectly.
Harvested between 13th February and 4th March. Fermentation took place in small open-top stainless steel tanks, with 85% of the fruit undergoing cold maceration at 8–10°C for 2–3 days prior to fermentation. Total maceration lasted 8–12 days. The wine was then aged for 12 months in 400-l French oak barrels (50% new, 50% used; 15% second fill, 35% third and fourth fill), with slightly less new oak used in 2024.
No whole bunch in 2024, 100% de-steamed, delivering crystalline fruit and immense elegance.
The heart of the blend comes from the ‘mother block’ 32, which holds the perfect location. Slate lies just a few centimetres beneath the surface. This is the coolest sector of the vineyard. Sourced from three individual plots, the fruit is handpicked in small parcels, double selection and vinified separately.
WINEMAKER NOTES: “Medium cherry-red in colour with violet highlights. A delicate, pure nose reveals floral aromas reminiscent of wild rose, alongside red fruits such as cherries and redcurrants. Subtle spice notes of nutmeg join nuances of truffle and cinnamon. On the palate, the floral character is confirmed on the entry, giving way to red fruit — especially cherry — interwoven with sweet spices. This is a fresh, delicate yet characterful wine. Its juicy acidity brings tension and verticality, while fine, chalky-textured tannins provide structure and depth, extending its persistent and expressive finish.” - Tomas Muñoz.
“The 2024 Pinot Noir Las Pizarras from Quillota in Aconcagua Costa was aged 12 months in 400-liter French oak barrels, 50% new, 15% second-use, and 35% third- and fourth-use. Winemaking has evolved from open fermentations with stems to a slower, cooler, fully destemmed approach. The wine offers aromas of rosehip, fresh roses, cherry and violets in layered detail. Oak plays only a minor role. Pure, primary and precise, it is dry, with a silky texture, faint talc-like grip and a vibrant varietal finish.” Drinking Window 2025 - 2045 - 96 points, Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous, Oct 2025.