2021 Yves Leccia Domaine d'E Croce Patrimonio Rose, Corsica, France

One of the pioneers of the Patrimonio appellation as we know it today, Yves Leccia helped put Corsica on the map for wine enthusiasts in France and beyond. Now at the peak of his art, he continues to represent his island through impeccable interpretations of his home terroir, bottling up all the elements that make Corsica so special in salivating fashion. His Niellucciu-based rosé is so fresh, pure, and invigorating—delivering a healthy dose of Mediterranean brine—that I can’t help but to liken it to a plunge into crystal-clear waters on a sun-drenched afternoon.          —Anthony Lynch

A blend of 80% Niellucciu, 20% Grenache, this wine has red plum and cherry berry fruit with notes of sea shell and floral highlights onthe nose red licorice spice.  A good amount of juicy fruit on the tongue with a creamy mid palate a firm hand of acidity keeping things fresh through the finsih but this is a full bodied rose with some tannins on the finish.  Finish 45+  Most Excellent