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Stephen Tanzer

Vinous

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. 09/2011

93

Jasper Morris

Inside Burgundy

Lively mid yellow colour. The generosity of the vintage shows in a thrilling, delicious nose, less aquiline than Clos de la Barre can sometimes be. Brilliantly balanced, at first seems fully ready but there is still a little youthful edge to it. Very harmonious, softly oaked, with proper muscle to the fruit. Balanced and very long, with a little twist of lemon. Drink from 2024-2029. Tasted Jun 2023.

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Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

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. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. 08/2011