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Yves Leccia - O Bà! 2016

Yves Leccia - O Bà ! 2016

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3.7/5 (3 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

"A subtle blend of Niellucciu, Grenache, and Minustellu, this bright, carmine-colored red wine immediately stands out with its delicate aromas of overripe black berries complemented by light tobacco. Very well-structured without being overpowering, the palate unfolds with lovely flavors of black pepper on the finish. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) Cuvée Hommage!

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Estate

Domaine d'E Croce Yves Leccia

Vintage

O Bà !

Vintage

2016

Designation

IGP Ile de Beauté

Region

Corsica

Grape varieties

1/3 Niellucciu, 1/3 Minustellu, 1/3 Grenache

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soil on a schist base. Partinelone locality.

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Destemming. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Vatting for 15 days with frequent pumping over. Blending of free-run juice and press juice.

Livestock farming

12 months in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Nose

Aromas of very ripe red fruits, swept with notes of leather and spices.

Mouth

Supple and rich with hints of licorice. Silky tannins.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with a leg of lamb in a garlic crust...

More information on IGP Ile de Beauté

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rating (2019 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

A subtle blend of Niellucciu, Grenache, and Minustellu, this bright, carmine-colored red wine immediately stands out with its delicate aromas of overripe black berries complemented by light tobacco. Very well-structured without being overpowering, the palate unfolds with lovely flavors of black pepper on the finish.

About the estate:

An oenologist involved in the revival and promotion of island wines, Yves Leccia created his own estate in 2005, after running the family business with his sister for around fifteen years. Today, he and his wife Sandrine manage a 16-hectare vineyard on clay-limestone and schist soils in Poggio-d'Oletta. Certified organic since 2017, it is one of the pillars of the Patrimonio appellation, often in the spotlight for its Muscat wines.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Yves Leccia and his partner Sandrine run a vineyard located mainly on the E Croce and Partinelone plots. The entire area is plowed and worked, and organic fertilizers are used. The estate has been very innovative in recent years with new wines such as O Bà, Biancu Marinu, and L'Altru Biancu. These carefully crafted wines remain excellent ambassadors for Corsican viticulture, but care must be taken not to obscure their individuality: some wines, more standardized than in the past, give pride of place to technicality.

Customer rating

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3.7/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review and opinion by Mr. DIDIER P. Published on 09/30/2020

Beautiful shiny black color. Elegant and subtle southern nose (I can really detect a hint of licorice!). Delicious tannic palate. Perfect with the finest red meats. Ready to drink now, but there's no rush.

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