1996 Azelia Barolo San Rocco

I don't know... maybe I'm getting a little jaded, but it seems to be getting harder to find that ethereal Barolo experience that I crave. 
This example of the '96 San Rocco is a fine and enjoyable bottle. It is just a bit too rich.... like a little too much bass dialed into the subwoofer. All the right notes are present. .. luscious fruit complemented by lovely tar and hints of mocha/coffee on the finish. Smooth tannins (albeit a tad chewy texture ... threw off lots of sediment). A very enticing nose (a bit on the warm side, though... not crisp). Acceptable 14% abv. More garnet than ruby color.
To be honest, I am becoming quite enamored of some of the younger vintages like the beautiful 2004 ...
Perhaps it's just my lifelong love affair with Burgundy coming back into the picture  :)