The 2010 Le Clarence de Haut Brion is a Bordeaux blend produced by Le Clarence de Haut Brion in the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a blend consisting of 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. It is characterized by its red color and is closed with a traditional cork.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 95 points. He described it as having "coffee and currants with hints of sweet tobacco and vanilla bean," noting its "subtle yet intense" nature. He emphasized its "sexy tannins" and "sweet fruit coating," concluding that it is a "very fine and linear" wine that is "better than I remember" (jamessuckling.com, 4/9/2012).

Wine Spectator also gave this wine a commendable 93 points, highlighting its "intense" character with "bold, roasted apple wood note out front" and a core surrounded by "anise-infused plum and blackberry fruit." The review mentioned its "bramble, tar and warm stone accents," which contribute to its "impressive range and grip" (Wine Spectator, 1/1/2013).

Jeff Leve's review on The Wine Cellar Insider awarded it 92 points, noting its "Cedar wood, forest, cassis and espresso scents" which lead to a "fleshy, soft, refined, concentrated wine with real personality" that finishes with "polished red berries, freshness and spice" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 5/7/2013).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated the 2010 Le Clarence de Haut Brion with 93 points, praising it as "among the finest" second wines tasted. The review emphasized its "broad, powerful and more muscular" nature, with "notes of blueberry and boysenberry as well as hints of smoke and wet stones." Parker noted its "gorgeous fruit, texture, purity and elegance," and expects it to last at least 20 years (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 2/28/2013).

Cory Gowan from JJ Buckley gave the wine 95 points, describing it as "very perfumed" with notes of "spice, vanilla, red licorice and blue fruits." He remarked on its "rich, balanced palate full of fresh fruit" and "exceptionally long" finish, suggesting it will be enjoyable over the next 20 years (JJ Buckley, 4/1/2011).

Wine Enthusiast rated it between 91-93 points and highlighted its "smoky acidity and juicy, very fresh fruit," alongside "dry tannins" and a "delicious waft of black berry fruit juice" (Wine Enthusiast, 6/1/2011).

Overall, the 2010 Le Clarence de Haut Brion is a highly regarded Bordeaux blend, praised for its complexity, balance, and aging potential.