Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2002 Bottle size: 750ml

France, Loire
R875
In stock
(7 In Stock)

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94+
JG
‘The 2002 vintage of Moulin Touchais is really beautiful, and though it is not as marked by botrytis as the legend in the making 2005, there is depth, complexity and personality to burn in this beautiful young wine. The superb nose is still quite primary, but shows lovely purity in its mélange of peach, quince, a touch of wet wool, chalk dusty soil tones, a touch of fresh pineapple and a nice touch of beeswax in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and shows off excellent mid-palate depth, with impeccable focus and grip, blossoming complexity and great length and cut on the very, very refined finish. This is more adolescently “dusty” at the moment than the 2005, but with four or five more years, it should start to really enter into its plateau of fine drinking and will be stunning once it does reach this moment in its evolution. It should prove to be an exceptional year of Moulin Touchais and drink beautifully for decades. 2020-2060.’ – John Gilman, 94+/100

‘This is hitting its stride now, with bright chamomile and quinine notes leading to a ripe, creamy core of peach, papaya and melon flavors. The long finish leans toward the racier side of the spectrum, with citronella and honeysuckle details echoing. Drink now through 2027.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100

More Information
Condition New
Alcohol 13%
Body Medium to full-bodied
Blend information 100% Chenin Blanc
Drink to Drink or cellar
Variety Chenin Blanc
Rating JG 94+
Producer information One of the world’s largest and oldest wine stocks can be found at Moulin Touchais, established in 1787, on the banks of the Layon River in the Loire Valley. Comprising of about 2 million bottles dating back to the mid-19th century, Moulin Touchais guarantees its customers a century of longevity. The estate is renowned for a sweet Chenin aged for a minimum of 10 years in their seemingly endless cellars. The longevity and complexity of their wines is linked to a harvesting strategy where they pick at various stages for freshness and concentration and then bottle early – between 6-8 months after harvest.
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