At a glance

Producer

Viña Errázuriz

Region

Aconcagua Costa, Chile

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$65–$90 USD (release price, premium Chilean white)

Tasting profile

Citrus zest, white peach, green apple, lively minerality, light oak, touch of struck match reduction. Refined, cool-climate profile.

Evolution: Flavors will integrate, developing more hazelnut, lemon curd, brioche, and wet stone with 2–5 years; tertiary notes (honey, toast, more intense minerality) appear toward peak.

At peak: Peak from 4–8 years post-vintage with creamy texture, elegant fruit/oak integration, and persistent saline finish.

Structure

Acidity

High (coastal influence, fresh, crisp)

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13–13.5% ABV (typical for vintage and region)

Aging potential

Excellent for New World Chardonnay; 8–10 years, possibly longer in ideal cellar conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2031

Optimal window

2025 to 2033

Current status

Very young; just released

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant, showing primary fruit and minerality, still developing complexity

Errázuriz Las Pizarras Chardonnay is made from estate, single-site vineyards on slate (pizarra) soils with cooling Pacific influence. Its high acidity, quality winemaking, and careful oak use give it strong aging potential uncommon for South American chardonnay.

Food pairing

Ideal with shellfish (crab, scallops), grilled fish (sea bass, halibut), roast chicken, creamy risotto, vegetables with beurre blanc, mild aged cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Producer uses drip irrigation, water recycling, native cover crops, solar/renewable energy at winery, lightweight bottles, recyclable packaging. Integrated pest management; reduced chemical inputs. Native forest conservation projects.

Viña Errázuriz is a leader in sustainability among major Chilean producers: founding member of Chile’s Vinos de Chile Sustainability Code, early adopter of renewable energy and ecological vineyard management. While not organic or biodynamic, the estate’s deep commitment is notable: conserving local biodiversity, minimizing water/chemical use, and improving packaging. Transportation to far markets (US, EU, Asia) remains a main carbon factor, but producer efforts score very high for Latin America and New World. Overall, this is one of the most sustainable premium Chilean Chardonnays available.