2002 Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve Viña Errázuriz Aconcagua Valley 0,75l

The 2002 Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve is Viña Errázuriz’s flagship wine, expressing the power and refinement of Chile’s Aconcagua Valley through a Cabernet Sauvignon-led style. Named after the winery’s founder, Don Maximiano Errázuriz, it represents the estate’s long-standing ambition to produce a Chilean red with the structure, depth and ageing ability of the world’s great Bordeaux-inspired wines. After more than two decades in bottle, this historic vintage offers a particularly appealing opportunity to explore mature Chilean wine.

Tasting Notes
The wine is expected to show a deep ruby colour with developing garnet tones at the rim. Its mature bouquet combines dark fruits such as blackcurrant, blackberry and dried plum with layered notes of cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite and dried herbs. A subtle earthy character adds further complexity. On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet evolved, with the richness of ripe New World fruit balanced by savoury, more classical nuances. The tannins should now be rounded and integrated, while spice, herbal notes and gentle oak-derived flavours lead into a long, lightly earthy finish. A touch of Carmenère in the blend is noted for contributing a distinctive herbal character. This is a mature wine best enjoyed now, although careful storage may allow it to develop further in the short term.

Production
Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve originates in the historic Aconcagua Valley, where warm, dry conditions and strong sunlight encourage full ripening while the influence of the Pacific Ocean helps preserve freshness. The wine is crafted as an exclusive, Cabernet Sauvignon-led red and traditionally associated with careful selection of fruit and maturation in French oak. Specific harvesting and vinification details for the 2002 vintage are not provided, but the style places clear emphasis on concentration, structure, oak integration and long-term bottle development.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C with braised beef, rack of lamb, game or duck breast accompanied by a rich, dark sauce. Its mature savoury character also works beautifully with aged hard cheeses, mushroom dishes and slow-cooked ragù. Open the bottle carefully and, because of its age, decant gently only if necessary—an extended decant may cause delicate tertiary aromas to fade. Allowing the wine to rest briefly in the glass is often the safest approach.

Producer
Founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, Viña Errázuriz is one of Chile’s historic estates and a defining producer of the Aconcagua Valley. The winery has played an important role in establishing the region’s reputation for ambitious, age-worthy red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon-based expressions. Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve remains the estate’s signature cuvée, combining the winery’s heritage with a polished, internationally recognised style.

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