Name:  YL Rouge

Wine Style:  Red Wine

Producer:  Domaine Yves Leccia

Appellation:  Patrimonio, Corsica, France

Grape Varietal:  80% Grenache, 20% Niellucciu (Sangiovese)

Practices:  Natural Winemaking, Certified Organic Farming

Price (per bottle):  $41

Tasting Notes:  Rose petals, strawberry, mediterranean herbs, lavender, cherry, fennel, peppercorn, cocoa powder like tannins.

Food Pairing:  Grilled beef, squab, rack of lamb, duck and grilled sausages, soft cheeses, grilled vegetables like eggplant, squash and mushrooms, fresh herbs.

Fun Facts:  Patrimonio has recently been recognized as the first AOC in all of France to forbid the use of chemical sprays with a new law in effect starting with the 2021 vintage.  Winemaker Yves Leccia is a son, grandson and great grandson of winemakers.  Although he fell into viticulture naturally and owns his own estate with his wife, he also had an interesting career as a singer.  He was a member of Corsica’s cultural heritage singing group, A Filetta.  Yves participated in the production of their first few albums and reluctantly had to stop in 1989 to focus on his vineyards and the longevity of his winery.

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