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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Côtes du Rhône Belleruche rouge 2024 - M. Chapoutier

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche red 2024 - M. Chapoutier

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône
  • 0.75 L

9,95 €

Mourvèdre "Les Traverses" rouge 2020 - Les Jamelles Sélection Parcellaire

Mourvèdre "Les Traverses" rouge 2020 - Les Jamelles Sélection Parcellaire

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

22,10 €

Pic-Saint-Loup "Sous la Falaise" rouge Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay

Pic-Saint-Loup "Sous la Falaise" rouge Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

25,10 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Roi rouge Bio 2022 - Château Gigognan

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Roi rouge Bio 2022 - Château Gigognan

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

39,00 €

Côte Rôtie La Rose Brune rouge 2022 - Domaine Chirat

Côte Rôtie La Rose Brune red 2022 - Domaine Chirat

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Côte Rôtie
  • 0.75 L

45,00 €

Milo Minervois-La Livinière rouge Bio 2021 - Aubert et Mathieu

Milo Minervois-La Livinière Organic Red 2021 - Aubert et Mathieu

  • 14 % vol
  • Minervois-La Livinière AOC
  • 0.75 L

24,90 €

Corbières rouge 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

Corbières rouge 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Corbières
  • 0.75 L

19,80 €

Syrah "La Lause" Sélection Parcellaire rouge 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

Syrah "La Lause" Sélection Parcellaire rouge 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

  • 15 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

31,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Origine rouge 2023 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Origine red 2023 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

18,50 €

Gaspard Terrasses du Larzac rouge Bio 2022 - Aubert et Mathieu

Gaspard Terrasses du Larzac Organic Red 2022 - Aubert et Mathieu

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
  • 0.75 L

24,90 €

Guilhem rouge 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Guilhem red 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Hérault
  • 0.75 L

8,50 €

Saint-Joseph Deschants rouge 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Saint-Joseph Deschants red 2022 - M. Chapoutier

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

22,70 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine De Villeneuve

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

12,90 €

"Minimalist" Syrah Grenache Sans Sulfites rouge 2025 - Les Jamelles

"Minimalist" Syrah Grenache Sans Sulfites rouge 2025 - Les Jamelles

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

8,45 €

Tête de Bélier rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut
Tête de Bélier rouge 2021 - Château Puech Haut

Tête de Bélier red 2022 - Château Puech Haut

  • 15,5 % vol
  • AOC Languedoc
  • 0.75 L

33,00 €

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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.