Errazuriz - Vallée de l'Aconcagua Kai 2020
96/100
Descorchados
96/100
Tim Atkin
95/100
James Suckling
"A 100% Carmenere from the Max V vineyard, considered the estate's finest, a rare cuvée available in very limited quantities!"
“Errázuriz selects its finest Carmenere vineyards in Panquehue, in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley—planted on the terraces along the Aconcagua River—for this wine, its finest Carmenere. Aged for 22 months in barrels—60% of which are new—this wine shows no signs of the heat of the 2020 vintage. Instead of sweet, candied fruit, it offers ripe red berries, subtle herbal notes, and a crisp, firm texture supported by juicy acidity. A “new-school” Carmenere that strives to draw out the maximum freshness from the grape variety.” (Descorchados - Patricio Tapia 2023)
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Eye
Ruby red, clear and bright
Nose
Unique and aromatic, with a bouquet that unfolds with notes of black fruits, black pepper, and paprika, interwoven with hints of rosemary, black olives, incense, and a cigar box
Palate
Power and balance, magnificent vibrancy of acidity, fine, well-integrated tannins, flavors that echo the nose, full of complexity, with a long, deliciously herbaceous finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with wild boar with sage and tomato, scrambled eggs with fresh porcini mushrooms, or a beef tenderloin with foie gras sauce...
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The nose is marked by tobacco leaf, spices, wild herbs, lavender, juniper, and white pepper, as well as red currant and black cherry. The palate is generous and supple, with silky, juicy tannins and a long finish. Delicious and complex now, but it has aging potential.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Kai is a relatively unknown wine from Errázuriz, although it has been part of the lineup since 2005. Aromas of violets and cut grass blend into a full-bodied, textured, and well-balanced palate, with flavors of plum and black cherry and harmonious oak integration. 2024–2030
Descorchados
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Errázuriz selects its finest Carmenere vineyards in Panquehue, in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley—planted on the terraces along the Aconcagua River—for this wine, its finest Carmenere. Aged for 22 months in barrels—60% of which are new—this wine shows no hint of the heat of the 2020 vintage. Instead of sweet, candied fruit, it offers ripe red fruit, subtle herbal notes, and a lively, firm texture supported by juicy acidity. A “new school” Carmenere that strives to draw out the maximum freshness from the grape variety.