2010 Errazuriz Kai Carmenère

Origin and background of Errazuriz

Viña Errazuriz, located in Chile's Aconcagua Valley, is a winery that stands for quality and cutting-edge terroir wines. The Kai Carmenère line is their flagship collection, dedicated to this emblematic Chilean grape. The 2010 edition is considered one of the purest and most concentrated versions of their Carmenère production.

Aconcagua Valley Region: Climate and Soil

The Aconcagua Valley combines a cooler proximity to the ocean with warm Mediterranean days, resulting in optimal apple ripeness and preserved acidity. The grapes grow on a belt of fertile, well-drained soils, resulting in elegant fruit with minerality and depth.

The grapes and harvest of Kai Carmenère 2010

This wine is made of 96% Carmenère, supplemented with 4% Petit Verdot. The grapes were hand-picked in the first weeks of May. During the harvest, thorough selection takes place on sorting tables, ensuring only perfectly ripe bunches are used.

Vinification and barrel maturation

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 24–28°C. Controlled maceration, aeration pumpovers, and temperature control produce rich color and concentrated tannins. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak barriques. The addition of Petit Verdot adds structure, spice, and freshness.

Color, odor and flavor profile

In the glass, the wine displays a deep, inky purple color with a black core. The bouquet is intense: dark fruit such as cassis and blueberries, complemented by notes of eucalyptus, black olives, graphite, and subtle spices.

The palate offers a firm structure with a full body, ripe and supple tannins, and powerful acidity. Flavor notes include black fruit, spices, cocoa, dark chocolate, and a hint of mint. The finish is long, complex, and elegant with mineral and spicy notes.

Reviews and storage potential

The vintage received consistently high scores of around 92 points, with praise for its complexity, depth, and balance. Critics also emphasized that this wine has great potential for evolution.

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Wine and food suggestions

1. Dry-aged rib-eye with grilled portobello and rosemary
The powerful flavours of the meat are given extra depth by the structure and black fruit of the wine.

2. Wild boar stew with cranberries and cloves
The wine's aromatic complexity and acidity contribute to a balance between savory and fruity notes.

3. Roasted leg of lamb with sage and garlic
The spiciness and juiciness of lamb perfectly complement the depth and finesse of the wine.

4. Tagliatelle with truffle cream sauce and mushrooms
Earthy notes of truffle and mushroom enhance the soft tannins and mouth-filling texture.

5. Confit duck breast with orange glaze
The sweet and sour notes of orange and the richer flesh are beautifully captured by the elegant acidity and depth in the finish.

6. Spiced stewed pears with blue cheese and walnuts
The fruity and aromatic character combined with savoury elements forms a surprising, affirming match with this Carmenère.