Yves Leccia - IGP Ile de Beauté YL blanc 2024
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
RVF
91/100
James Suckling
“A white wine that smells divinely of the South!”
“White flowers and green apple, creamy green olives, the sweet-spicy green of bay leaves. Green almonds. A dance of contrasts. The sweetness of jasmine, the petal-like texture of the wine, the acidity that feels like a sigh, almond cream. But then there is the salty whistle that rises and rushes in, like the foam of waves crashing on the beach. A hint of bitterness. A hardness of sea glass that does not yield. A touch of white pepper on the finish.” (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Bright pale yellow color
Nose
Intense aromas of white flowers, acacia, and lemon
Palate
Fresh, smooth, and slightly tart
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled fish, sea urchins, oysters, Tomme-style cheeses, or simply on its own as an aperitif...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
An oenologist dedicated to the revival and promotion of island wines, Yves Leccia established his own estate in 2005, after managing the family business alongside his sister for some fifteen years. Today, he and his wife Sandrine run 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 noted as well for its Muscat wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Citrus peel, floral notes, and a beautiful brightness; precise and taut on the palate, fresh, with good vibrancy and balance. Its natural tension, lightness, and refined style make it perfect as an aperitif, then with a meal, for up to three years.
About the estate:
Yves Leccia and his partner, Sandrine, run a vineyard located primarily on the E Croce and Partinelone plots. The entire vineyard is plowed and cultivated, and only organic fertilizers are used. The estate has been highly innovative in recent years with new wines such as O Bà, Biancu Marinu, and L'Altru Biancu. Meticulously crafted, these wines remain fine ambassadors for Corsican viticulture, but care must be taken not to overshadow their individuality: some wines, more standardized than in the past, place too much emphasis on technical precision.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
About the wine:
White flowers and green apple, creamy green olives, the sweet-spicy green of bay leaves. Green almonds. A dance of contrasts. The sweetness of jasmine, the petal-like texture of the wine, the acidity that feels like a sigh, almond cream. But then there is the salty whistle that rises and rushes in, like the foam of waves crashing on the beach. A hint of bitterness. The unyielding hardness of sea glass. A touch of white pepper on the finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
This wine offers lovely aromas of peach, lemon, and honeysuckle. It is fresh and youthful, with medium body and a smooth finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now.
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