Yves Leccia - Patrimonio E Croce rouge 2021
93/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A wine synonymous with pleasure, ideal for discovering the Patrimonio PDO."
The opposite of YL Rouge, the E Croce cuvée is largely dominated by Niellucciu. The color is darker, carmine-garnet, with notes of black cherries. There is no woodiness, with fruit always in the foreground and hints of spice. The palate has a beautiful consistency, a ripe and racy juice, with a distinct sense of schist, very fine tannins that complement the whole. Beautiful balance, the freshness of 2021 and good aging potential." (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Very dense ruby color
Nose
Delicate and precise, aromas of red and black berries: blackcurrant, blackberry, light notes of licorice
Mouth
Supple and rich, well-structured, harmonious and elegant, with notes of red fruit and spices.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with red meat, game, stews, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 Favorite
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 wine:
The opposite of YL red, the E Croce cuvée is largely dominated by Niellucciu, the color density is darker, carmine-garnet, notes of black cherries appear, no woodiness, fruit always in the foreground, notes of spices. The palate has a beautiful consistency, a ripe and racy juice, with a distinct schist character and very fine tannins that complement the whole. Beautiful balance, the freshness of the 2021 vintage and good aging potential.
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
A seductive, mellow, and flavorful red. The nose offers notes of black cherries, Mediterranean herbs, and stone. Medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. It is textured and structured. Supple and balanced with a more stony character and a delicious, peppery finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or cellar.
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 8 reviews
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