Have been enjoying the '02 for a while now. We've probably been through a case and a half. '02 has nice red and blue fruit. ... an almost Bordeaux-ish palate at times. Lovely wine.
Opened the magnum of '01 five days ago. Initial taste is not what I expected. Seemed a bit thin with light aromatics. Vacuvin'd and let it sit for a day. Re-opened and decanted half the bottle to aerate, intending to take it to a wine dinner. Still not showing that well. Vacuvin'd and let it sit for 3 days.
Re-opened and started pouring for dinner. Things are happening now. Drank alongside an '02 for comparison. '02 is richer and plummier. The '01 really started to hit its stride about 4 hours later. More precise, incisive fruit, nice acidity with some brambly sous bois. Became much fuller bodied. The nose is delicate and fascinating with some hints of tobacco, perhaps even trending towards ethereal. Much later, I could swear the nose reminded me of some older Giacosa wines that have that graceful elegance.
The '01 is a fascinating wine... built to last even thought it is quite nimble in structure.
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