The Errazuriz winemaking name was originally founded back in 1870 by Chilean politician Maximiano Errazuriz Valdivieso. The winery has gone from strength to strength since then and whilst retaining their traditional values, their modern and forward approach to winemaking is the driving force behind the Las Pizarras wines.

Head winemaker Francesco Baettig has said that; “This is the most exciting thing I think I’ve ever worked on” – among the most striking places on the planet, the Aconcagua Valley is proving itself as an exceptionally dynamic terroir in the heart of the Andes, 90 kilometres north of Santiago. Errazuriz has managed to produce intense wines with laser-like focus and clarity from these slate-dominated, desert-like soils which represent a compelling New World alternative to Grand Cru Burgundy, yet at a fraction of the price.

Errazuriz source entirely from their Aconcagua Costa Estate from specific plots that have a significant component of metamorphic rock, including a majority of slate (pizarras, in Spanish). Given the extremes 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 a high level of slate and metamorphic rock, allow the estate to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of exceptional complexity, depth, minerality, and natural acidity which are significantly more finessed than typical Chilean wines. The aim is to produce Grand Cru level wines from low-yielding vines using traditional techniques.
 
Already widely regarded as Chile's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - James Suckling has said they are "Clearly the best in Chile", whilst Luis Gutierrez of The Wine Advocate said of the 2020 Chardonnay "i couldnt help but think of the wines of Jean-Marc Roulot when tasting" and he said the wine "gives leading Burgundy a run for its money: much more money." Hard to argue with that, given the sky-high prices asked these days for even lowly Villages Burgundy. He also called the Pinot Noir "a benchmark for the variety in Chile."

2024 Key Facts:

• 11th vintage to be released | Alcohol: 12.5%| pH: 3.14 | Aged:12 months in 400-liter French oak barrels, 22% new (10% more than in 23) 
  
• Harvest 14th February and 8th March. The fruit was pressed as 100% whole-cluster, and fermented in French oak barrels, staying in contact with its lees for six months. 50% of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation (up from 35% in 2023). This delivered more texture and breadth to the palate, whilst retaining the hallmark freshness and vibrancy of the wine that is unique to its location.   
• Sourced from three  individual coastal plots, each handpicked in small parcels with rigorous selection and vinified separately. Plot 39, the ‘mother block’ and the heart and soul of the blend, consistently delivers the best and most complex fruit. This plot is extremely influenced by the slate rock from which these wines take their name, producing its hallmark salinity. South facing and therefore cooler, the vineyard avoids direct afternoon sun, preserving freshness and precision. 
• Direct from the winemaker – Tomas Muñoz: “Pale yellow with golden hues. A delicate, restrained nose reveals notes of white blossom such as orange flower, accompanied by hints of green apple and mandarin peel. Subtle layers of wafer pastry emerge, underpinned by notes reminiscent of ulmo honey and propolis. On the palate, the aromatic impressions are reinforced: a bright, citrusy entry gives way to flavours of wafer and floral notes. The attack is vertical and refreshing, immediately delivering a sensation of tension and crispness, beautifully complemented by a soft creaminess that adds texture. A complex, vibrant wine that achieves a fine balance between tension and texture.” 

Shipping in August 2026