For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.

From a tank sample taken just prior to the fining: Bright, pale yellow-green. Grapefruit and lemon ice on the nose, plus a whiff of white truffle. Edgy lemony acidity gives shape to the palate and carries the finish. A second sample, taken after the fining: Bright pale yellow. Subtly perfumed nose hints at lemon ice. Juicy and pure but a bit sharper than the first sample, showing excellent precision to the lemon zest flavors. A very site-driven sample that finishes with a salty nuance and noteworthy cut and length. I like what the fining has accomplished.

Outstanding. The mild reduction this displayed from barrel is still present though like before, it doesn't detract unduly from the otherwise ripe orchard fruit aromas that merge into detailed and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that possess fine precision on the tension-filled and noticeably finer finish. This is really quite good for its level as I particularly like the sense of proportion which will allow it to drink well young if desired. Drink: 2015+
-Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 47. Tasted: Jun 01, 2012

The 2009 Meursault Clos de la Barre is quite pretty. Today it comes across as a touch lithe, but there is plenty of freshness and verve in the glass. It will be interesting to see where this goes in bottle. I tasted the Clos de la Barre from tank, where it was awaiting bottling, scheduled for July, 2011, probably not the ideal time to taste the wine.

Discreet mushroomy nose and very tight. Will need a lot of time. Lots of grip (sic) according to Dominique Lafon! Very long. (JR)