1997 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 87.6 points

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  6/23/2017 - 911carrera wrote: 87 Points

  Very smooth but nothing spectacular. Past prime but an enjoyable drink nonetheless.

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  9/16/2012 - Templegrafton wrote: 89 Points

  Double decanted an hour before drinking, doesn't look to have aged with firm deep colour at the rim. All leather and tobacco on the nose which carries through to the mouth. Still firm tannins at 15 years, this gives every sign of having plenty of legs yet. Drank over 4 hours during and after coq au vin and it didn't change much at all. Enjoyable but I had hoped it might soften and be more approachable after a few hours. The only bottle I had and I doubt I will ever see another 97, shame as another 5 years would a good review point.

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  4/5/2010 - mychurch wrote: 81 Points

  Was looking forward to this, but it never really got going. Very Bordeaux like in structure, but for a Chilean wine, its lacking in fruit. There is a bit of texture in the mouth, some peper and earth, but its rather dull and fades away quickly. Never improved in the glass and although it is perfectly drinkable, you expect a lot more given its price.

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  1/5/2009 - bkarney wrote: 89 Points

  Drink them now if you still have some. Drank with the 99 and I actually believe the 97 held up better but both are past their prime.

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  9/6/2008 - Partenaire wrote: 85 Points

  Il est devenu l'ombre de ce qu'il a été il y a quelques années à peine. Notes de pruneaux et de tabac. Bouche aux tanins devenus un peu secs. Il est quand même bien, mais il fait regretter de ne pas l'avoir ouvert plus tôt, lorsqu'il était à son apogée.

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