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2006 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve
Red Bordeaux Blend
- Chile
- Aconcagua Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 54
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peter.mancell@mfg.com.au Likes this wine: 92 points
February 3, 2022 - Lovely Cabernet blend, drinking in its peak window….in my opinion.
Great with red meat dishes. Lovely mid weight texture.1 person found this helpful Comment -
hosscrow Likes this wine: 92 points
November 1, 2021 - An elegant style of Cab grown in the foothills of the Andes, this wine is a Bordeaux blend of 85% Cab and also Cab Franc and Petit Verdot aged in 100% new French oak. The wine is ruby red nearly to the rim and with fewer tertiary notes than I expected, it has several more years ahead of it and is drinking beautifully now. On the highly aromatic nose, Cab scents of cassis, blueberry, black pepper and green olive (fortunately, no sign of green pepper), balsamic and a nicely integrated toastiness. The gentle but full mouthfeel offers a palate of blue fruits balanced with grip but also smooth tannins. Again, no tertiary flavors and a surprisingly short finish. The elegance at 14.5 ABV stands out for me.
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Peter-Luke Likes this wine: 93 points
October 24, 2021 - Prêt à boire, rien ne sert de le garder plus longtemps.
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johnrm Likes this wine: 93 points
June 20, 2021 - Nothing to add to my previous notes except to say that it is still drinking beautifully. Great wine.
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DStone Likes this wine: 92 points
March 16, 2021 - Still vibrant and quite fruit-forward after about 23 years in the bottle. Moved it from Germany (purchased in 2009) to Oklahoma successfully. Stored properly all its life with me (in wine fridges). An excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, indeed. Dark fruit, of course. Tannins well integrated. 'Smooth as velvet', if you will.
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Add a Pro ReviewJamesSuckling.com
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By James Suckling
5/6/2021 (link)(Errazuriz Valle de Aconcagua Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, Chile) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julie Sheppard
Errazuriz Don Maximiano 150th Anniversary Tasting, 12/1/2020 (link)(Errazuriz, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley, Chile, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Suckling
2/20/2018 (link)(Errazuriz Valle de Aconcagua Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, Chile) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/6/2009 (link)(Errázuriz, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve Aconcagua Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
March/April 2009, IWC Issue #143 (link)(Errazuriz Don Maximo Founders Reserve Aconcagua Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
6/22/2011 (link) 89 points(Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve) A little reduction, cassis, weedy, tart plum nose; tight, tart black fruit, cassis palate; needs 5-plus years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Errazuriz
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Chile
- Region Aconcagua Valley
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Codes 3227381104692, 608057104841, 7804304104692
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
- In Cellars 419 (58%)
- Consumed 299 (42%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
ground beef, lamb chops, macaroni cheese, not very spicey chilli, pork chops, sausages, steakWho Likes This Wine
95% Like It 19 votes
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryChile
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