Château Haut-Brion
La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc
Pessac-Léognan
2010
Vintage
Varietal
Sémillon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2013-2039), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2039, with a drinking horizon to 2050.
The ‘10 La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc.
La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2010 is a Sémillon from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Haut-Brion's 2010 La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc should suggest lemon, pear and white flowers, with a subtle herbal edge. Sémillon lends the Pessac-Léognan wine a rounded texture, while fresh acidity keeps the orchard flavors lively and precise. Its peak years last to 2039 and the wider drinking span reaches 2050. Expect a long, dry finish of citrus, yellow fruit and delicate mineral tones.
The 2010 vintage
Château Haut-Brion's 2010 wine is a Sémillon from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France.
About Château Haut-Brion
Château Haut-Brion's wine is a Sémillon from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Roasted sea bass with herb emulsion
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled goat cheese with quince compote
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
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Frequently Asked
What is La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2010?
La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2010 is a Sémillon from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France.
When should La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2010 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2011-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2013-2039. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2010?
Pair this wine with Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter; Roasted sea bass with herb emulsion; or Grilled goat cheese with quince compote.