Domaine Yves Leccia - IGP Ile de Beauté - YL - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White IGP Île de Beauté YL is Yves Leccia’s signature cuvée. Subtly aromatic and beautifully floral, this refined blend of Vermentino and Bianco Gentile offers an elegant, fresh, and well-balanced palate, with a delicate bitterness on the finish that adds depth. A wine of great finesse, perfect for those who appreciate crisp, refreshing Whites. Best enjoyed as an apéritif, with grilled fish, or fresh cheeses.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, bunches sorted, whole grapes pressed, cold settling at 8°C for 24 hours, fining with must. Fermentation for 15 to 20 days and aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Light, bright gold.

Nose:

An aroma characterised by floral fragrances, without any woody contribution, all with a saline and mineral aspect.

Palate:

On the palate, it’s fresh and full-bodied, with ripe, refined flavours. A delicate bitterness on the finish adds depth and elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

To be savoured as an aperitif or with a meal

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

A true ambassador for Corsican wine and awarded 2 stars by the RVF guide, Yves Leccia is one of the island’s most renowned winemakers. Since 2005, he has been based at E’Croce, crafting wines from 17 hectares in Patrimonio, including the prized Partinelone vineyard—a sun-drenched hillside shaped by the sea breeze, home to his signature YL range.

Now fully committed to biodynamic farming, Leccia is a passionate advocate for Corsica’s native grape varieties. His winemaking is all about freedom and authenticity, producing wines that are pure, precise, and effortlessly elegant.