Any thoughts on Luigi Einaudi Barolo?

Just tried a 2004 Luigi Einaudi Cannubi, and I just cannot imagine that this bottle could be showing any better than it did. I don’t think the fruit had fallen off even 5%, there was a terrific nose of very pleasant cherry pipe tobacco, forest floor, spice, rose petals, and fresh jasmine. On the palate a hedonistic mouth feel, plush, elegant, and very sexy, with a presence of dark cherry jam, some darker berries, a fine mix of herbs, a mildly smoky element, and a sweetness that was very compelling. The finish was stunning, with super fine tannins, and a one minute paradise of haunting greatness.

Unfortunately this was my only bottle and I doubt I will ever find another bottle of this 2004 again. It felt like it had years to go. Such pedigree. Such aristocratic grace. Wow.

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