Domaine Corne-LoupCuvée du Gouverneur Lirac
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac of the Domaine Corne-Loup is in the top 20 of wines of Lirac.
Taste structure of the Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac from the Domaine Corne-Loup
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac of Domaine Corne-Loup in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac of Domaine Corne-Loup in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, black fruits or cassis.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac
The Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac of Domaine Corne-Loup matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, leg of lamb with crust or cassoulet of yesteryear.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Corne-Loup's Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac from Domaine Corne-Loup are 2011, 2016, 2012, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine Corne-Loup
The Domaine Corne-Loup is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lirac
The wine region of Lirac is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rocca Maura or the Domaine L'Anglore - Eric Pfifferling produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lirac are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lirac often reveals types of flavors of cream, chalk or apricot and sometimes also flavors of peach, tropical or grapefruit.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Grape
Fruit of the vine in the form of bunches of grapes, also called berries, attached to the stalk. The grapes used to make wine are known as grape varieties, a generic word that designates many types of vine plant with their own characteristics.
