Errázuriz
Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve
Aconcagua Valley
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘18 Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve.
Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc from Aconcagua Valley, Chile.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Errázuriz's 2018 Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc from Aconcagua Valley, Chile.
About Errázuriz
Errázuriz's Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc from Aconcagua Valley, Chile.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled lamb chops with mint jus
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018?
Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc from Aconcagua Valley, Chile.
What does Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018 taste like?
Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Grilled lamb chops with mint jus.