1962 Figeac

Tasted at the Château Figeac vertical at the property. Though this Saint Emilion icon hit a purple patch during the 1960s, the 1962 Château Figeac is a wine that only could have been. By appearance alone, it looks much more mature than either the 1966 or 1961, while the aromatics have been denuded by the passing years: touches of chlorine and dusty black fruit. The palate is nicely balanced, but comes across as very straightforward, a pleasant old Bordeaux, but failing to reach the stellar heights of the 1964 or 1966. Given that this bottle came directly from the château cellar, I would be cautious broaching bottles without guaranteed provenance. Tasted June 2015.

Light and slightly burnt nose. Sweet, light. Not great density but great freshness. Lots of fruit and a bit of spice. Simple. (JR)

Still enjoyable, but beginning to lose its fruit and to brown significantly, the 1962 Figeac, a rather lightweight wine from this estate, should be drunk up. Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 7/80. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate January 1998