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Domaine Corne Loup
Domaine Corne-Loup: Tavel, Lirac and Côtes-du-Rhône since 1966, grenache and syrah, direct from the estate...
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Domaine Corne-Loup - the excellence of Tavel and family passion since 1966
Domaine Corne-Loup
A family estate of the southern Rhone since 1966, in Tavel. 42 ha across Tavel, Lirac and Cotes-du-Rhone. Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Clairette, Bourboulenc. Tavel rose, Lirac red and white, Cuvee du Gouverneur.
A family story rooted in the terroir of the Rhone. Created in 1966 by Jacques Lafond, then only 22 years old, Domaine Corne-Loup was born of a simple wish: to produce authentic wines, faithful to their terroir and their time. What was at first only a modest property of 3.5 hectares has today become a vineyard of 42 hectares, spread across the prestigious appellations of Tavel, Lirac and Cotes-du-Rhone.
In 1985, Jacques's daughter, Geraldine Lafond, joined the estate. With passion and precision, she brought a new energy to the domaine, marking a turning point in winemaking and the search for elegance. Together, father and daughter have combined tradition and modernity, while preserving the identity of the great wines of the southern Rhone.
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An exceptional vineyard at the heart of the southern Rhone
Domaine Corne-Loup extends over a terroir of rare diversity: 25 hectares in Tavel, renowned for its powerful, structured roses; 10 hectares in Lirac, in red and white; and 5 hectares in Cotes-du-Rhone, where finesse and freshness express themselves. The soils blend rolled pebbles, sands and limestone typical of the Rhone valley, giving the Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Clairette and Bourboulenc grapes an environment favourable to the balance between ripeness and liveliness. Each plot is worked with care: harvesting at optimal ripeness, rigorous sorting and precise winemaking, in order to express the purity of the fruit and the typicity of the terroir.
Respect for tradition and demand for quality
For more than half a century, Domaine Corne-Loup has remained faithful to an artisanal philosophy founded on respect for the vine and the search for an impeccable quality. The wines are crafted with respect for traditional methods, while benefiting from the oenological advances that guarantee regularity, precision and authenticity. Each cuvee is the fruit of patient, meticulous work, revealing the richness of the southern Rhone appellations and the passion of a family entirely devoted to its craft.
The emblematic cuvees of Domaine Corne-Loup
Domaine Corne-Loup - Tavel
AOC Tavel - rose
The pure expression of Tavel: a structured, aromatic rose, blending ripe red fruits, spices and floral notes. Round and persistent, it pairs beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine and summer grills.
Domaine Corne-Loup - Lirac Rouge
AOC Lirac - red
An intense, generous cuvee, dominated by Syrah and Grenache: an ample palate, elegant tannins and a long, spicy finish. A wine for keeping with southern accents.
Cuvee du Gouverneur
AOC Lirac - red, plot selection
A demanding plot selection, concentrated and balanced, with aromas of blackberry, liquorice and garrigue and a velvety texture. A prestige cuvee that embodies the quintessence of the family know-how.
Domaine Corne-Loup - Lirac Blanc
AOC Lirac - white (Clairette, Bourboulenc)
A luminous, delicate and floral white: its notes of citrus and white flowers balance on a fresh, mineral palate, ideal as an aperitif or with grilled fish.
From the Tavel rose to the Lirac reds and up to the Cuvee du Gouverneur, each cuvee reveals a facet of the southern Rhone, between solar power and freshness.
Tavel & Lirac, direct from the estate
A philosophy turned towards the future
Geraldine Lafond today carries on her father's work with a sustainable vision: preservation of the soil, respect for biodiversity and enhancement of the family heritage. Domaine Corne-Loup asserts itself as a key player in Tavel and Lirac, combining ancestral know-how with contemporary demand.
Which wine of Domaine Corne-Loup best illustrates the richness of the southern Rhone terroir: the intense, floral Tavel or the powerful, racy Lirac red?
Your questions about Domaine Corne-Loup
Where is Domaine Corne-Loup located?
In Tavel, in the heart of the southern Rhone (Gard), with vines spread across the Tavel, Lirac and Cotes-du-Rhone appellations.
How long has Domaine Corne-Loup existed?
Since 1966: the estate was created by Jacques Lafond, then aged 22, from a modest property of 3.5 hectares.
Who runs the estate today?
Geraldine Lafond, Jacques's daughter, who joined the estate in 1985 and carries on the work with a sustainable vision, between tradition and modernity.
How big is the vineyard?
Today 42 hectares: 25 ha in Tavel, 10 ha in Lirac (red and white) and 5 ha in Cotes-du-Rhone.
Which grapes does the estate grow?
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault for the reds and roses, Clairette and Bourboulenc for the whites, emblematic grapes of the southern Rhone.
What is the terroir of Domaine Corne-Loup?
Soils of rolled pebbles, sands and limestone typical of the Rhone valley, favouring the balance between ripeness and liveliness.
What are the cuvees of the estate?
The Tavel rose, the Lirac Rouge, the Cuvee du Gouverneur (a Lirac plot selection) and the Lirac Blanc.
What sets the Corne-Loup Tavel apart?
A powerful, structured and aromatic rose, with ripe red fruits, spices and floral notes, round and persistent on the palate: a true gastronomic wine.
What is the estate's prestige cuvee?
The Cuvee du Gouverneur, a concentrated, balanced plot selection, with aromas of blackberry, liquorice and garrigue, and a velvety texture.
Which wines for keeping?
The Lirac Rouge and the Cuvee du Gouverneur, structured and spicy, offer fine ageing potential; the Tavel is enjoyed on its fruit.
Which dishes pair with these wines?
The Tavel with Mediterranean cuisine and grills, the Lirac reds with meats and game, the Lirac white as an aperitif or with grilled fish.
Where can you buy Domaine Corne-Loup wines directly?
You can find the available cuvees here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from the estate, in the heart of the southern Rhone
Domaine Corne-Loup - A family estate of Tavel since 1966 (Lafond family), 42 ha across Tavel, Lirac and Cotes-du-Rhone.
Rolled pebbles, sands and limestone of the southern Rhone - Tavel, Lirac red and white, Cuvee du Gouverneur