COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2003
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Vignobles Touchais
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Moulin Touchais 2003 is a sweet white wine from the Coteaux du Layon appellation in the Loire Valley, France, produced by Vignobles Touchais. The estate, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest in Anjou, with the Touchais family maintaining traditional winemaking practices for generations. The wine is made from 100% Chenin Blanc. A distinctive aspect of Moulin Touchais is its commitment to extended aging; wines are typically released only after a minimum of ten years in the producer's extensive cellars, which are known to house a vast collection of vintaged stock. The 2003 vintage was characterized by a warm growing season, contributing to its rich and concentrated profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cellars hold nearly 2 million bottles, some dating back to the 1850s.
Fact 02
Wines are aged for a minimum of 10 years before release.
Fact 03
Harvesting involves picking a portion of the crop early for acidity.
Fact 04
Vineyards are located away from the river to limit humidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Moulin Touchais is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes traditional methods and extended aging. Fermentation is conducted slowly. A distinctive harvesting technique involves picking a portion of the crop early to preserve acidity, with the remainder harvested later for sugar content. Following fermentation, the wine is bottled early and aged for a minimum of ten years in the producer's cellars before being released to the market. This extended aging is a core tenet of the producer's philosophy.
