Chateau Haut-Bailly, says Robert Parker Jr., “is a wine of undeniable finesse, elegance and restraint.” Marked by sophistication and supple tannins, historically—like most top-quality Bordeaux—it has been at its finest after some years of bottle age.

However, in recent years, the wines are increasingly attractive in their youth. This does not seem to affect the age-worthiness of the wine. It merely broadens the timespan for enjoyment. Indeed, steady improvements in winemaking and viticulture are raising overall quality to new levels.

The 2010 Haut Bailly is a notable Bordeaux blend from the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, with an alcohol content of 14.0%, comprises 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged for 16 months in 50-65% new barrels. The wine has garnered widespread acclaim from various professional reviewers, with scores ranging from 95 to a perfect 100.

Neal Martin, in his review for Vinous, awarded the wine 96 points, highlighting its "outstanding bouquet with intense blackberry, briary, crushed stone, and subtle violet scents." He praised its medium-bodied palate, grainy tannins, and firm grip, noting, "This is a Haut-Bailly on another level from previous vintages that will age with style. Superb."

Several prominent wine publications also gave the 2010 Haut Bailly high marks. Wine Spectator scored it 95 points, describing it as "chewy and brambly, but integrated," with a "hefty core of espresso, ganache, mulled plum, and blackberry fruit." The review emphasized its need for substantial cellaring, recommending it be best enjoyed from 2018 through 2035.

James Suckling gave this wine an impressive 98 points, lauding its "great aromas of crushed blackberries with flowers and stones" and "super silky tannins and a long, long finish." He advised not to touch the wine until 2020, indicating its potential for further aging.

Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider rated it 99 points, calling it "Stunning in every sense of the word." He noted the "complex array of scents" and described it as "full-bodied, concentrated, and still holding on to its fresh-faced youth."

Decanter and Jeb Dunnuck both awarded the 2010 Haut Bailly a perfect 100 points. Decanter emphasized its "elegant but complex personality" and "grip that doesn’t make a big deal of its power but refuses to give up," while Jeb Dunnuck praised its "chiseled, focused, inward style" and "flawless tannins."

Overall, the 2010 Haut Bailly is a powerful and complex wine that promises impressive aging potential and is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its exceptional quality and balance.