Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2010

Available: September 2026

100 Points | RP
“As for the 2010 Haut-Brion, it does not have the power of Latour’s 2010 or the intense lead pencil shavings and chocolaty component of Lafite-Rothschild, but it is extraordinary, perfect wine. It has a slightly lower pH than the 2009 (3.7 versus the 2009’s 3.8), and even higher alcohol than the 2009 (14.6%). The wine is ethereal. From its dense purple color to its incredibly subtle but striking aromatics that build incrementally, offering up a spectacular smorgasbord of aromas ranging from charcoal and camphor to black currant and blueberry liqueur and spring flowers, this wine’s finesse, elegant yet noble power and authority come through in a compelling fashion. It is full-bodied, but that’s only apparent in the aftertaste, as the wine seems to float across the palate with remarkable sweetness, harmony, and the integration of all its component parts – alcohol, tannin, acidity, wood, etc. This prodigious Haut-Brion is hard to compare to another vintage, at least right now, but it should have 50 to 75 years of aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2065+.” - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

100 Points | JD
“Pure perfection and one of truly legendary wines out there, the 2010 is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc that hit a whopping 14.6% natural alcohol, with a healthy pH of 3.7. This deep rich, opulent beauty is just now at the early stages of its prime drink window and has an incredible array of blackcurrants, chocolate, truffly earth, graphite, and hints of tobacco. A massive wine in every sense, it still somehow stays weightless and graceful, with silky, building tannins, flawless balance, and just everything in the right place. It needs an hour or two in a decanter if drinking any time soon, and it’s going to have upwards of 75-100 years of ultimate longevity.” - Jeb Dunnuck

100 Points | JS
“Licorice and sweet tobacco with beautiful fruit and a blackberry and blue berry undertone. Complex and breathtaking. Amazing depth and intensity yet fine. This is the biggest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon ever. Full and velvety. Intense finish. Super and muscular. Yet polished. Better than ever.” - James Suckling

100 Points | TWP
“Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Haut-Brion remains somewhat closed and broody, needing ample time to reveal scents of plum preserves, blueberry pie, and warm cassis, followed by hints of violets, dark chocolate, and licorice with a signature touch of crushed rocks. The big, rich, full-bodied palate is an incredibly beautiful beast, delivering layer after layer of black fruit preserves with mint and licorice sparks, framed by a high level of velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. The blend is 23% Merlot, 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. This was the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon ever for Haut-Brion, which is usually Merlot-dominant.” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate