I would die for her too — 6 months ago
Yves Leccia’s 2019 Île de Beauté IGP Rouge is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Niellucciu, hailing from the northerly appellation of Patrimonio, Corsica.
Île de Beauté – the namesake for many wines produced on the island – translates to ‘island of beauty’ in English.
This is a beautiful wine, indeed. It is medium ruby with ripe cherry, strawberry, and kirsch notes leaping out of the glass; it also offers licorice, fennel, violet, and subtle meaty characteristics. The fruit is unmistakably intense and concentrated. I suspect it’s a reflection of the dry, sun-soaked climate on this beautiful, mountainous Mediterranean Island.
This is such a versatile and food-friendly wine – it’s definitely worth a taste if you have the chance (preferably while gazing upon Corsica’s coastal seascapes). Cheers to the wines of Corsica! — 3 years ago
Delicious! — 4 months ago
Love the smoky notes without it being overwhelming. Great contrast to the cherry-fruity notes from the nerello. — 2 years ago
Very very good! Love the blend, smooth and full flavor without being heavy — 4 days ago
Yummyyyy & great value! — 3 months ago
Nice and bright with good fruit (Grenache). Perfect with fish and pork. September 2024. — 10 months ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2019 vintage. How is this winery not better known? Uncommon depth and power for domestic pinot noir. Phenomenal nose. Going places. The 2017 vintage was equally stunning. 06.25.25. — 12 days ago