The 1998 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon was made in a "classic year" with around 20% botrytis
First year of Caroline Artaud to oversee the entire vintage
The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe black fruit
west of the main routes des chateaux
all about the texture which is velvety and seductive with softly-grained tannins
2020 Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac California The 1998 Moulin Touchais Coteaux94 points, Jeb Dunnuck "The Grand Vin 2020 Chteau Haut Batailley is a step up and checks in as 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. This medium to full bodied, ripe, layered, elegant Pauillac has lots of classic Cabernet darker currant fruits, some chocolate, leafy herb, and damp earth nuances, a great mid palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It already offers pleasure yet will evolve for 15 20 years." 92 94 points, Vinous "The 2020 Haut