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Yves Leccia - Muscat du Cap Corse 2023

Yves Leccia - Muscat du Cap Corse 2023

Muscat du Cap Corse|White wine|Organic

95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

17/20

Jancis Robinson

93/100

RVF

Muscat
sweetness
honeyed notes
white flowers

"A lemony treat to serve very cold!"

“Here is another magnificent Muscat from Cap Corse which, in Yves Leccia’s 2023 vintage, evokes notes of frangipane and pastries with an exquisite aroma of fresh grapes. The nose opens with great panache, fragrance, and aromatic intensity. It is extremely pleasant to taste. On the palate, the sweet wine is rich and creamy without being heavy, as it is well balanced by a lively freshness and a 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. Best enjoyed within three years to preserve its tension and fruitiness.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2025)

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Estate

Domaine d'E Croce Yves Leccia

Vintage

2023

Designation

Muscat du Cap Corse

Region

Corsica

Grape Varieties

100% Muscat (à petits grains)

Regions

E Croce locality, clay-limestone soil on a schist base

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In stainless steel tanks, temperature-controlled at 18°C, for approximately 15 to 20 days; no malolactic fermentation; fortification with 5% neutral alcohol during fermentation

Livestock Farming

6 months in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

16%

Residual sugars

120 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

A light color with a beautiful golden-yellow hue

Nose

Lovely aromas of white flowers, citrus, spices, and honey

Palate

Very rich, full of indulgence, smooth, and with a lovely finish

Serve

At 8-10°C

Drink before

2034+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs beautifully with a platter of strong cheeses, such as Roquefort, Bleu d’Auvergne, or a slightly tangy aged tomme…

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Hachette Wine Guide

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Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

An oenologist involved in the revival and promotion of island wines, Yves Leccia founded his own estate in 2005, after managing the family business with his sister for about fifteen years. Today, together with his wife Sandrine, he runs 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 and is also frequently recognized for its Muscat wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Bright, luminous light gold, brilliant. Upon opening, a subtle, fresh terpenic note of Petit Grain Muscat; citrus zest abounds, along with bergamot—a fresh and fragrant bouquet. The palate is well-structured, expressing vibrancy and finesse; sweetness is present, but freshness prevails.

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 soil amendments are used. The estate has been highly innovative in recent years, introducing new wines such as O Bà, Biancu Marinu, and L’Altru Biancu. These meticulously crafted 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

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20

About the 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 marriage between the two. It’s very sweet, but the citrus notes temper the sweetness, and the spicy notes of dried herbs and lavender balance it out, preventing it from being cloying. It finishes with delicate floral notes of freesia and rose oil. It has a long finish. It was delicious paired with a fresh, creamy, and mild goat cheese.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

Here is another magnificent Muscat from Cap Corse which, in the 2023 vintage from Yves Leccia, evokes notes of frangipane and pastries with an exquisite aroma of fresh grapes. The nose opens with great panache, fragrance, and aromatic intensity. It is extremely pleasant to taste. On the palate, the sweet wine is rich and velvety without being heavy, as it is well balanced by a lively freshness and a 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. Best enjoyed within three years to preserve its vibrancy and fruitiness.

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