This vintage is a rare example—especially for that era—of a successful late harvest year.

Unfortunately, coming so soon after the extraordinary 1961, the quality of this very fine wine was a little overshadowed.

Château Margaux 1962 is, along with 1961 and 1966, one of the best vintages of the 1960s, though it is true that the decade included many lesser vintages. A light color, wonderfully perfumed, this wine is well balanced, rich and mature; very pleasant to drink today. The magnums, in particular are remarkable. (February 2025)