COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
1998
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Moulin Touchais
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Moulin Touchais is a historic producer in the Coteaux du Layon appellation of the Loire Valley, France, specializing in sweet Chenin Blanc wines. Founded in 1787, the estate has remained family-run for eight generations, upholding traditional winemaking practices. A distinctive characteristic of Moulin Touchais is its policy of aging wines for a minimum of ten years in the estate's extensive cellars before release. This practice allows the wines to develop complex characteristics over time. The appellation's microclimate, with its misty mornings and warm afternoons, is vital for grape development. The 1998 vintage is noted as a classic year, contributing to the wine's balanced profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€150
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Wines are aged for at least 10 years before release.
Fact 02
The estate cellars house over a million bottles of older vintages.
Fact 03
Some cellars were bricked up during WWII, preserving wines.
Fact 04
This wine is often sought for birth year gifts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Moulin Touchais produces its Coteaux du Layon using 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The winemaking process involves harvesting grapes in successive pickings to ensure optimal acidity and ripeness. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks, often with indigenous yeasts, and is arrested by chilling to maintain residual sugar. A key element of their production is the extensive aging policy, with wines spending a minimum of ten years in the estate's cellars before release. This long maturation period is central to the wine's development and character.
