MCF Rare Wine

Fourcas Dupré Delivers Again...this time from 2001...

Twice in the past few months, I offered up shipments of the lovely 2004 Fourcas Dupre as a stellar Bordeaux value from an underappreciated vintage.  

Both times, it was a big hit.

Just the other day, though, I was offered a similar lot, at a similar price, of the fabulous (and by fabulous I mean even better in many ways) 2001, the first wave of which is arriving at the shop today.

The best part, though, is that 2001 is a vintage that was actually quite appreciated.  Yes, it was somewhat overlooked following the 2000 hype, but it was still well-received... call it a 'those who know' kinda vintage.

Where the '04 was medium-weight, aromatic, herbaceous and had a lot more acidity, the 2001 is fuller, even more complex, with soft edges and a dark, mineral core.

In other words...it's a good drink.

A perfectly delightful, honest and comforting little glass of Bordeaux with 17 years of age on it for less than $30?

(I forgot to mention that it's actually a couple of bucks cheaper than the '04 as well...)

Wines like this are what makes selling wine fun.

CHATEAU FOURCAS DUPRE 2001

Matt Franco
MCF Rare Wine, Ltd
249 West 13th Street NYC 10011
212.255.8870