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.

Mas de Daumas Gassac Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert rouge 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Mas de Daumas Gassac Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert red 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

14 % vol
IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
0.75 L

54,00 €

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 €

Rouge Osé rouge 2023 - Les Jamelles

13 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

7,50 €

Emma Vin de France rouge 2022 - Domaine Gallety

Emma Vin de France red 2022 - Domaine Gallety

13,5 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

32,00 €

Syrare Vin de France rouge 2022 - Domaine Gallety

Syrare Vin de France red 2022 - Domaine Gallety

13,5 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

65,00 €

Cuvée Gallety Vin de France rouge 2022 - Domaine Gallety

Cuvée Gallety Vin de France red 2022 - Domaine Gallety

13,5 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

22,00 €

Closerie Saint Roc Vin de France rouge 2019 - Closerie Saint Roc

Closerie Saint Roc Vin de France red 2019 - Closerie Saint Roc

13 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

40,00 €

Les Noyers Vin de France rouge 2020 - Closerie Saint Roc

Les Noyers Vin de France red 2020 - Closerie Saint Roc

14 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

59,00 €

Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis rouge 2019 - Guigal

Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis red 2019 - Guigal

14,5 % vol
Côte Rôtie AOC
0.75 L

108,00 €

Tête de Bélier rouge 2021 - Château Puech Haut

Tête de Bélier red 2021 - Château Puech Haut

15,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc
0.75 L

33,00 €

Tête de Bélier rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut

Tête de Bélier red 2022 - Château Puech Haut

15,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc
0.75 L

33,00 €

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup red 2022 - Château Puech Haut

15 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

31,90 €

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2020 - Château Puech Haut

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup red 2020 - Château Puech Haut

15 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

31,90 €

Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut

Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup red 2022 - Château Puech Haut

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

17,00 €

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2021 - Château Puech Haut

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup red 2021 - Château Puech Haut

15 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

31,90 €

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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.