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Corne Loup Lirac Rouge Cuvee du Gouverneur
Domaine Corne Loup
France - Rhone Valley - Lirac AOC   

The name of the Cuvee comes from Geraldine ancestor, who was mayor of Tavel and was nicknamed the "governor" (Le Gouverneur in French). 

This is a very small cuvée, all aged in oak barrels that makes a sexy, international style of Lirac, with tons of spice and fruit. 

Specifications
Appellation
Lirac AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
50% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah.
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Vinification
Aged in French oak barrels (1/3 new) between 12 and 18 months.
Production
222 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Enjoy this wine with grilled steaks or game stews. 

Producer Information: Domaine Corne Loup

In 1966, the Lafond family purchased 3 hectares in Tavel. They initially sold the production to a cooperative, but soon began selling wine under their own label. Today, Jacques Lafond ...
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