Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2021
Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2021
A benchmark Chilean icon, Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2021 showcases the depth and elegance of the Aconcagua Valley. This Bordeaux-style blend marries ripe cassis and blackberry fruit with notes of cedar, spice and graphite, all framed by fine tannins and vibrant freshness. A wine of poise and ageing potential, it continues the legacy of Errazuriz’s visionary founder.
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Taste
Rich and layered, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2021 displays vibrant and defined red and black fruit at the forefront - think cherry, plum, blood orange, and cranberry - topped by sweet notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Floral lift and rustic nuances of rosemary and rocket intermingle with subtle chocolate, toasted oak, and minerals. Fine, polished tannins provide structure, while a balanced, lingering finish reveals remarkable poise and age-worthy finesse.
This is a seriously enjoyable Chilean red, blending Bordeaux Grand Cru refinement with Chilean generosity, and offers fantastic complexity and purity. While youthful and energetic now, it promises further development for 10-15 years.
Producer
Founded in 1870, Viña Errázuriz is one of Chile’s most iconic estates, pioneering the production of fine wine in the Aconcagua Valley and globally recognised for its pursuit of excellence. Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve was first produced in 1984 and is now considered Chile’s original icon wine, crafted from vines over 40 years old in the high-altitude Aconcagua Valley. The blend of Bordeaux varieties - meticulously hand-picked and matured in French oak - showcases the harmony between tradition and innovation. Viña Errázuriz consistently leads Chilean winemaking through sustainability, precision viticulture, and a commitment to expressing the unique terroir, standing out as a benchmark for quality, ageing potential, and value for money.
Awards & Critic Scores
Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2021 has garnered exceptional acclaim, scoring 98 points in Descorchados 2024, where it was ranked among the Top 10 Red Wines as well as awarded Best Aconcagua Red and Best Red Blend. Renowned critic James Suckling gave 97/100 while Tim Atkin MW and Decanter each awarded it 96 point and finally The Wine Advocate gave it an outstanding 94+. Enthusiasts on Vivino echo this praise, with the wine achieving an impressive rating of 4.3 as of June 2025. This level of recognition reflects the wine's elegance, expressive perfume, fine-grained tannins, and remarkable balance, placing it in the realm of wines that often rival Bordeaux and Californian icons in both quality and value.
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