98 Dom

[VouvrayHead]

Anyone know if this is ready to go yet?
I got a bottle as a holiday bonus at work.
I have a 96, but am sitting on that a while longer.
Am hoping the 98 is more ready... I read one review that said it is, but if anyone here has had it, I'd love to know their opinion!

Thanks.

[brappy]

If I were to choose between the 2 for New Year's Eve, I'd choose the '98.

The '98 is a great bottle. It's more accessible than the '96 at present; more airomatic; seemingly better balance at present because of the acidity. I don't believe it will age the same way, but for now it's great. I haven't written a note on the '98 even though I've tasted 3 or 4 times now. The '96 I've tasted several times and only once the two together.

Either way, you'll be drinking some good juice; the '98 is just more fun right now.

mark

[VouvrayHead]

Thanks!
I'll probably drink the 98 in mid-Januaury.
Let me know how my notes compare to yours when I post them!