Patrimonio is ordinarily the source of Corsica’s darkest, brawniest reds, but 2018, a rainy year, produced much gentler wines than is typical from the Niellucciu grape. Instead of raw power, Yves Leccia’s 2018 is all about perfume: fragrant wild fruit, flowers, and smoky herbs with roasted, savory undertones. It even takes nicely to a slight chill.
