Yves Leccia - Muscat du Cap Corse 2023

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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.

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About wine:

Bright, luminous light gold. Upon opening, a small fresh terpene note of petit grain muscat, abundant citrus zest, bergamot, a fresh and fragrant palette. The palate is well-paced, expressing vitality and finesse, with sweetness present but freshness prevailing.

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.

Jancis Robinson

About wine:

If you've ever tasted South African koeksisters and watermelon konfyt, you'll understand what I mean when I describe this wine as the result of a union between the two. It is very sweet, but the citrus notes soften the taste and the spicy notes of dried herbs and lavender balance the sweetness, preventing it from being cloying. It finishes with delicate floral notes of freesia and rose oil. Long on the palate. It was delicious with a fresh, creamy, mild goat cheese.

Jeb Dunnuck

About wine:

Here is another magnificent Muscat from Cap Corse which, in 2023 at Yves Leccia, evokes notes of frangipane and pastry with an exquisite aroma of fresh grapes. The nose opens with great panache, fragrance, and aromatic intensity. It is extremely pleasant to taste. Once on the palate, the sweet liqueur is rich and creamy without being heavy, as it is well balanced by a lively freshness and perfectly executed fortification. The aroma remains fruity, with notes of lychee and pineapple. The finish is long, very long. I loved the overall harmony of this wine. Enjoy within three years to preserve its tension and fruitiness.