NEW & EXCLUSIVE: YVES LECCIA wines from CORSICA
2007 YVES LECCIA Vin de Pays Rouge $28 (Corsica)
This blend of 80% Grenache 20% Nielluciu (Sangiovese) is imported by Kermit Lynch and exclusive in MA to VINTAGES.

2007 Cuvee YL “offers a pungent, generous nose of red raspberry and strawberry preserves mingled with rose petals, black tea, and fennel, leading to a rich mouthful of red fruits and flowers with fascinating fossil and marine nuances…”  -WA

The sappy, ripe fruit on a long, velvety finish. Lush, smooth, full, with intrigue and interest to burn! Amazing! Don’t miss this one!

Born into a wine growing family, Yves Leccia never questioned the choice of his future profession. After finishing his oenology degree, he took over the family wine business in the ’80s; he left in 2004 to create his own company. In 2005, Yves and his wife Sandrine created Domain le Croce with 15 h. of vines situated in the areas of Croce and Partinelone in PATRIMONIO. Natural and sustainable viticulture methods are used; grapes are hand-harvested. Vines average 20 years old.

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