1962 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
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The 1962 vintage for Bordeaux was slightly overshadowed by the magnificent 1961, but it still produced some very good wines. Stand outs include Château Cheval Blanc, Petrus and Mouton Rothschild, and some very nice Sauternes. Both Burgundy and Italy enjoyed another very good vintage and top examples of both Brunello and Barolo should still be drinking well. Any of these wines would make a fabulous wine gift for a 64th Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: 1962 wines represent an outstanding vintage that was unfortunately overshadowed by legendary 1961. Consequently, it is one of the most underrated vintages still available. Good weather in the summer and harvest led to what, at the time, was a record crop. The wines were delightful and well proportioned across all regions from the start, and the top wines have maintained this quality to this day.
Italian: An excellent vintage across the main regions of Piedmont and Tuscany. The 1962 wines produced exhibit a deep colour, rich intensity and good structure. The top quality Italian reds such as Barolo and Brunello are still drinking well today.
Portugal: Although the year was not a general declaration, some very good vintage and single quinta ports were made. Now fully mature, the 1962 ports still have good structure and finish and will last a few more years with good cellaring. There are some outstanding Colheita Ports that were made.
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Taittinger, 1962
Champagne Reims, Extra Dry
Aromas of green apple, citrus fruit and baked red apple intermingle with mineral and brioche notes in this fine vintage champagne from Taittinger. The bubbles have now almost resolved, a result of many years of ageing however the autolytic classic champagne flavours still linger.
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Price: £495.00
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Palmer Port, 1962
Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
The 1962 Palmer Port Colheita is an exceptionally rare single-harvest Tawny Port, matured in seasoned oak casks for over sixty years. From a classic early-1960s vintage, this Colheita has developed extraordinary complexity and finesse, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy a Port that has been patiently nurtured for decades. A true collector’s treasure and an unforgettable gift. Drink now or over the coming years.
Tasting Notes:
Deep mahogany-tawny with golden highlights. The bouquet is richly evolved, showing aromas of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramelised orange peel, coffee and warm spice. …
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Price: £245.00
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Pommard, 1962
Pommard- Pierre Ponnelle
Pierre Ponnelle was a respected 19th/20th-century négociant house in Beaune, producing a wide range of Côte d’Or wines. Their Pommard bottlings were sourced from the commune’s robust vineyards, noted for firm structure and long ageing potential. The 1962 vintage in Burgundy was excellent, producing wines with concentration, balance, and longevity — among the best of the decade.
Colour: Originally deep ruby, now brick-garnet with age.
Nose: Mature tertiary bouquet – dried cherry, forest floor, leather, sous-bois, tobacco, and faint game. Some bottles may show truffle or mushroom notes typical of aged Pinot Noir. …
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Price: £95.00
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