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. These make the perfect wine gifts for a birthday or anniversary. 1962 wines make and incredible 53 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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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Chateau Giscours, 1962
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1962 Château Giscours is a vintage from this esteemed Third Growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. While specific tasting notes for this vintage are limited, insights from similar vintages and the estate's profile can provide some context.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: A previous tasting note from 2014 described the wine as having aromas of dark chocolate, fresh flowers, red berries, and cedar, with the bouquet building richness in the glass.
Palate: The same note indicated that the wine was richly fruited on the palate, suggesting that it had maintained some of its fruit character over time. …
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Price: £195.00
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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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