This is a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Chile’s Casablanca Valley, made in a style that leans towards sweetness but keeps a clear sense of balance. The grapes are left on the vine longer than usual, often with some influence of noble rot, which concentrates the sugars and flavours while still preserving acidity. Errazuriz approaches this wine with a focus on drinkability rather than heaviness, so even though it sits in the dessert wine category, it does not feel dense or overly rich. A portion of the wine is aged in older oak, which adds a bit of texture and roundness without making it feel heavy or dominated by wood. The sweetness shows early, but it is quickly balanced by a line of freshness that keeps the wine lifted, giving it a more controlled and composed feel rather than something overtly lush. There is a sense of ease in the way it opens, with the fruit and sweetness appearing together, rather than building in layers.
As it moves across the palate, the wine settles into a smooth, continuous flow, where ripe fruit, gentle sweetness, and acidity remain closely aligned. The key to the style is that balance, with the acidity preventing the wine from becoming cloying, keeping everything clean and defined. The texture is soft and slightly rounded, with a light creaminess that comes from both the ripeness of the fruit and the winemaking, but it remains controlled, never tipping into heaviness. Overall, this is a well balanced late harvest wine, offering sweetness and richness in a way that still feels fresh, making it approachable and easy to enjoy rather than intense or overly concentrated.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Expressive and lifted, with honey, apricot, and tropical fruit, alongside a light floral and citrus note.
Palate:
Smooth and gently sweet, with ripe stone fruit and citrus moving together over a lightly creamy texture.
Finish:
Clean and refreshing, with sweetness balanced by acidity, fading into a soft, persistent close.
