1962 Figeac
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I have never quite got on with the 1962 Figeac. Even at the property, this just looks more evolved than coeval vintages. The bouquet displays touches of swimming pool that obscure what fruit remains. The palate is balanced, but it is straightlaced and lacks a bit of finesse. Maybe there are better bottles out there? Tasted at the château.
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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
About the producer
Sitting on the border with Pomerol, Ch. Figeac is a distinguished Saint-Emilion estate that produces some of the region's most sought-after wines. As of 2022, it is officially classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, one of the appellation's top estates along with Ch. Pavie.