WS 96: Ripe and bordering on jammy, with black cherry and plum flavors. What texture. Silky and full of sweet fruit, it's powerful and balanced, with a long finish. Domaine Leroy non-blind tasting (6/08). Best from 2020 through 2050. (2008) 

WA 95: The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Richebourg has a demure nose that leads to a broad-shouldered, powerful, concentrated personality. This muscular, masculine wine is packed with huge waves of black cherries, plums, and blueberries. Velvety-textured and dense, this marvelous offering should be at its peak of maturity between 2005 and 2018.   (8/2001)