The 2010 Larrivet Haut Brion is a Bordeaux blend from the Pessac Leognan region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Larrivet Haut Brion, boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure. Comprising 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, this wine is a testament to modern viticulture techniques and meticulous vineyard management.

James Suckling awarded this wine a commendable 94 points, describing it as "very spicy and intense with dark berries and sweet tobacco." He noted its "full and velvety" texture, emphasizing its "very long and intense" finish (jamessuckling.com, 4/1/2011).

Cory Gowan of JJ Buckley gave an even higher score of 95 points. He highlighted the advanced soil surveys and optical sorters used in the vineyard, which contribute to the wine's high quality. Gowan described the nose as "focused" and "very high toned with notes of red fruit and violet," while the palate offered a "rich, dense, complex" profile with "loads of concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors." He also mentioned the wine's "ton of structure" and noted that it finishes with "dry tannins and a touch of heat" (JJ Buckley, 4/1/2011).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine at 91 points, calling it a "sleeper of the vintage" from this "under-the-radar estate." Parker praised its "complex, fragrant, sexy style" and "deep ruby purple color," along with "loads of red and black fruits intermixed with caramelized character." He found the wine "extremely endearing" and recommended giving it several years of bottle age to enjoy over the following two decades (2/27/2013).

Wine Spectator's review, which scored the wine 92 points, described it as "dense, winey and energetic, but also supple and alluring." The review highlighted "steeped plum and boysenberry fruit inlaid with hints of singed anise, violet and warm stone." The "tarry finish" was noted for its authority and ample grip for cellaring, recommending it be enjoyed from 2015 through 2028 (3/31/2013).

Decanter also provided an excellent review, scoring it 93 points. The review noted an "enticing savoury nose" with "notes of dark fruits, leather, wet earth and graphite." It praised the wine's "lovely weight and nice acid," indicating it is at a perfect time to enjoy between 2020 and 2026 (10/23/2019).

Overall, the 2010 Larrivet Haut Brion is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend that has earned high praise from multiple reviewers for its complexity, structure, and aging potential.