2*Étoiles
Hachette
"A subtle blend of Niellucciu, Grenache and Minustellu, this brilliant carmine-red wine immediately stands out for its fine aromas of overripe black berries enhanced by blond tobacco. Well-structured without being overpowering, the palate displays fine black pepper flavors on the finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) Cuvée Hommage !
Features
Estate
Domaine d'E Croce Yves Leccia
Cuvée
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 schist bedrock. Location: Partinelone.
Viticulture
Currently converting to organic farming
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. 15-day vatting with frequent pumping-over. Blending of free-run and press juice.
Breeding
12 months in stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
On very ripe red fruit aromas, swept by notes of leather and spices.
Mouth
Supple and greedy with hints of liquorice. Silky tannins.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with garlic-crusted leg of lamb...
Domaine d'E Croce Yves Leccia
IGP Ile de Beauté
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2**Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A subtle blend of niellucciu, grenache and minustellu, this brilliant crimson red wine immediately stands out for its fine aromas of overripe black berries enhanced by blond tobacco. Well-structured without being overpowering, the palate displays fine black pepper flavors on the finish.
About the domain :
Yves Leccia, an oenologist involved in the revival and promotion of island wines, set up his own estate in 2005, after running the family business with his sister for some fifteen years. Today, with his wife Sandrine, he manages 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, which is also often recognized for its Muscats.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Yves Leccia and his partner Sandrine run a vineyard located mainly on the E Croce and Partinelone plots. The land is ploughed and tilled, and organic fertilizers are used. In recent years, the estate has innovated with new wines such as O Bà, Biancu Marinu and L'Altru Biancu. These carefully-crafted wines remain good ambassadors for Corsican vineyards, but care must be taken not to erase too much of their individuality: some of the wines, more formatted than in the past, give pride of place to technicality.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. DIDIER P. Published on 30/09/2020
Beautiful, brilliant black color. Elegant, subtle southern nose (I actually find a little licorice!). Tannic mouthfeel. Perfect with the best red meats. Drink now, with no rush.
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Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL C. Published on 11/06/2024
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Note and review by M. HUGUES V. Published on 09/09/2019
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