Wines for Game – Powerful Reds and; Wild Pairings

Game birds or fur? Discover our powerful reds, our elegant vintages and even some whites or sweet wines for rich and indulgent pairings.
Vins pour Gibiers – Rouges puissants & Accords sauvages

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Gigondas rouge 2021 - Guigal

Gigondas red 2021 - Guigal

  • 15 % vol
  • Gigondas AOC
  • 0.75 L

23,50 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bio rouge 2021 - Château de Beaucastel

Organic Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2021 - Château de Beaucastel

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • 0.75 L

105,00 €

Corbières "A Tire d'Aile" rouge 2021 - Abbotts & Delaunay

Corbières "A Tire d'Aile" rouge 2021 - Abbotts & Delaunay

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Corbières
  • 0.75 L

14,60 € 11,00 €
Cornas "Champelrose" rouge 2021 - Domaine Courbis

Cornas "Champelrose" red 2021 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Cornas
  • 0.75 L

37,00 €

Cornas L'élégance du caillou rouge 2021 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Cornas L'élégance du caillou rouge 2021 - Domaine Julien Pilon

  • 13 % vol
  • Cornas AOC
  • 0.75 L

45,00 €

Côte Rôtie La Turque rouge 2020 - Guigal

Côte Rôtie La Turque red 2020 - Guigal

  • 15 % vol
  • Côte Rôtie AOC
  • 0.75 L

450,00 €

Côte Rôtie La Turque rouge 2021 - Guigal

Côte Rôtie La Turque red 2021 - Guigal

  • 13 % vol
  • Côte Rôtie AOC
  • 0.75 L

390,00 €

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline rouge 2020 - Guigal

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline red 2020 - Guigal

  • 15 % vol
  • Côte Rôtie AOC
  • 0.75 L

450,00 €

Grenache Syrah Mourvedre rouge 2023 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

Grenache Syrah Mourvedre rouge 2023 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

  • 14,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

14,10 €

Hautes-Pistes Syrah IGP Pays d'Oc rouge Bio 2024 - Aubert et Mathieu

Hautes-Pistes Syrah IGP Pays d'Oc Organic Red 2024 - Aubert et Mathieu

  • 14,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

14,90 €

Hermitage Cuvée Emilie rouge 2020 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Hermitage Cuvée Emilie red 2020 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 14,5 % vol
  • Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

57,00 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Lieu-dit "L'Ombrée" rouge 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

Pic-Saint-Loup Lieu-dit "L'Ombrée" red 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

75,00 €

Saint Joseph François de Tournon rouge 2021 - Delas Frères

Saint Joseph François de Tournon red 2021 - Delas Frères

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

31,00 €

Saint-Joseph "Cap Nord" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Saint-Joseph "Cap Nord" Organic Red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • Saint-Joseph AOC
  • 0.75 L

39,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

27,00 €

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Which wines should you choose to accompany game?

Intense meats, powerful textures, complex aromas: game deserves characterful, structured, and well-balanced wines. Whether you're preparing a hare stew, a venison fillet, or a wild boar terrine, pairing game with wine demands wines capable of standing up to the richness of these dishes. Les Vins de Carole has selected powerful, aged red wines for you, as well as a few white and sweet wines for more original pairings.

Characterful red wines: natural allies for game.

For red-fleshed game such as roe deer, red deer, or wild boar, choose tannic and complex red wines . A Châteauneuf-du-Pape , a Cornas , or a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru offers a perfect structure to accompany stews, marinated dishes, or dishes with wine sauce.

Madiran , Cahors , and Minervois offer full-bodied wines with ripe tannins that perfectly balance the intensity of game. Grape varieties such as Syrah , Cabernet Sauvignon , Malbec , and Mourvèdre are prominent in these wines.

Subtle pairings: white and sweet wines with game birds

For game birds (pheasant, pigeon, quail), you can opt for finer reds such as a Pinot Noir from Burgundy or a Chinon . These elegant wines, with supple tannins and aromas of small red fruits, enhance without overpowering the flavors of the dish.

A more daring pairing involves combining a sweet Jurançon or a late-harvest Gewurztraminer with a terrine or game liver. These wines bring a sweetness that contrasts pleasantly with the texture and intensity of the meat.

Service tips

Serve robust reds between 16 and 18°C, after aeration or decanting. More delicate reds are best enjoyed at 14–16°C. Sweet wines should be served around 10–12°C. For dishes with sauces, choose wines with good length and tannins softened by age.

Match the intensity of the wine to the dish: a red wine sauce calls for a robust vintage, while roasted or grilled game can be paired with a more elegant red. Remember to open your bottles an hour before the meal to allow the wine to fully express itself.

Our selection for authentic pairings

The "Game" collection from Vins de Carole brings together age-worthy wines, prestigious appellations, and distinctive vintages. Whether you're preparing a rustic dish or a gourmet recipe, you'll find the perfect wine here to complement the richness of game. Give your autumn and winter tables a wine pairing worthy of your culinary creations.