2003 Moulin Touchais

The wines of Moulin Touchais begin reaching their peak after twenty years, and many of the great vintages will take much longer. Vintages such as the 1953, 1959, 1964, 1969 are still maturing. The 1945, 1947 and 1949 have become classics. Moulin Touchais are the only winemakers in the world who give a century long guarantee on the longevity of their wines (subject to being kept under optimal cellar conditions). Bottles may show some sediment or deposit. One should understand this is due to the traditional filtration process, the main aim being to protect the colour, the bouquet and the depth of flavour of the wine.

Brilliant pale gold colour with deeper tones of gold to the edges. The bouquet has surprising freshness to it featuring intense aromatics of pear, baked apple, apricot and orange marmalade followed by lighter honey notes (than the 2005 & 2007), a hint of quince and spice. Rich, gorgeously textured and possessing terrific purity of fruit, vibrant fresh acidity then chimes in to give some cut on the finish. Honey coated apricot flavours are to the fore with ripe pear, subtle quince, pineapple, marmalade and spice ensuing. Concludes with a long, layered aftertaste that has abundant freshness.
Drink over the next 20 years.
Alc. 13%