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 boeuf en daube, uzbek pilaf or duck leg confit in white wine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Corne-Loup's Cuvée du Gouverneur Lirac.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
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
Rhône cru on the right bank facing Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Gard): Grenache Noir signature as king red (>=40%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of red and black fruits, garrigue, spices evolving to leather, liquorice, truffle and cocoa. Signature fresh rosés on red fruits and flowers. Mineral racy whites of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne (white fruits, flowers). Only historical Rhône appellation in all 3 colours.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Persistence
Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.
