Las Pizarras – Chardonnay - Aconcagua costa 2022
Las Pizarras, a Burgundy approach in Chile
Las Pizarras project, initiated in 2014 by Viña Errazuriz, embodies a commitment to uncovering the extraordinary terroir of the Aconcagua Coast. Rooted in a terroir-centric philosophy, Las Pizarras represents a paradigm shift in quality for cool-climate Chilean wines. Situated within the Aconcagua Costa D.O., these limited-production wines, akin to Grand Cru, epitomize a distinctive character shaped by metamorphic rock and slate. Benefitting from the nearby Pacific Ocean's cool influence and well-drained soils rich in laminar rock, Las Pizarras vineyards yield Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah of unparalleled complexity, depth, minerality, and natural acidity.
Las Pizarras Chardonnay originates from three distinct plots, measuring 0,7, 1 ad 3,2 hectares, each possessing unique characteristics. The soil of these three plots is highly influenced by metamorphic rocks. The weathering of this substratum occurs and increases along vertical fissures (joints), producing loamy residual materials. This important weathering allows a good development of the root system in the deeper layer, giving our wines their characteristic minerality, complexity and freshness.
The 2022 Vintage:
Climatic conditions:
The unique conditions of the 2022 vintage were marked by a low crop and dry conditions. In all it is considered an excellent year, where we were blessed with a warmer than average January that enhanced an even veraison and healthy crop, followed by cooler conditions in February and March allowing a slow and steady maturation that resulted in grapes with perfect ripeness and wines full of concentration, complexity and tension.
Tasting notes:
“Las Pizarras Chardonnay 2022 has a clean, bright straw-yellow colour, with silver highlights. Its elegant nose opens with citrus notes, followed by some marzipan and white Flowers. The citrus profile predominates on the palate, together with notes of pastries, dried fruits and orange blossom. It has sharp and tense palate, along with length, texture and concentration.”
TOMÁS MUÑOZ, Chief Winemaker