2022 Domaine d'E Croce Yves Leccia Rosé IGP Ile de Beaute, Corsica, France

Winemaker Notes

"One of the pioneers of the Patrimonio appellation as we know it today, Yves Leccia helped put Corsica on the map for wine enthusiasts in France and beyond. Now at the peak of his art, he continues to represent his island through impeccable interpretations of his home terroir, bottling up all the elements that make Corsica so special in salivating fashion. His Niellucciu-based rosé is so fresh, pure, and invigorating—delivering a healthy dose of Mediterranean brine—that I can’t help but to liken it to a plunge into crystal-clear waters on a sun-drenched afternoon."

"The Yves Leccia estate, created in 2004 by Yves and Sandrine Leccia, is the only estate to produce wines on the unique terroirs of E Croce and Partinelone in AOC Patrimonio. The estate, currently under conversion to organic farming, is located opposite the Gulf of Saint-Florent. These terroirs thus benefit from a microclimate which brings freshness and minerality to the wines of the estate. These wines for ageing all have a strong identity subtly revealed by the precise and meticulous work of Yves, a Corsican winegrower committed for more than 30 years. Thanks to perfect management of yields, it ensures magnificent results enhanced by the precision and rigor of its vinification. One of the safe bets of the Patrimonio appellation! A real terroir wine, this bracing and slightly salty white wine mingles notes of white flowers, hawthorn and honey in unfeigned indulgence."

"The dress is limpid, brilliant, of a beautiful pale pink color. On the nose, there are aromas of flowers. Its mouth is fresh and aromatic, slightly spicy."