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
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 €

Tête de Bélier rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut
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 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Grand Vin" rouge 2019 - Guigal, Château de Nalys

Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Grand Vin" red 2019 - Guigal, Château de Nalys

  • 15,5 % vol
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
  • 0.75 L

59,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe rouge 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe red 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 14 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

27,00 €

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 €

L'O de la Vie Minervois rouge 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

L'O de la Vie Minervois red 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

  • 14 % vol
  • Minervois PDO
  • 0.75 L

17,90 €

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 €

Cabernet Merlot rouge 2024 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

Cabernet Merlot red 2024 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

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

14,10 €

Côte-Rôtie Brune & Blonde rouge 2022 - Guigal

Côte-Rôtie Brune & Blonde red 2022 - Guigal

  • 15 % vol
  • AOC Côte Rôtie
  • 0.75 L

60,00 €

Cuvée Philippe Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac rouge 2017 Magnum - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

Cuvée Philippe Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac red 2017 Magnum - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
  • 1.5 L

27,90 € 25,00 €
Pic-Saint-Loup Bergerie de l'Hortus rouge 2024 - Domaine de l'Hortus

Pic-Saint-Loup Bergerie de l'Hortus red 2024 - Domaine de l'Hortus

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

17,90 €

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit rouge 2024 - Delas Frères

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit red 2024 - Delas Frères

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône
  • 0.75 L

11,00 €

Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2024 - Château Puech Haut
Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2024 - Château Puech Haut

Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2024 - Château Puech Haut

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

17,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" rouge 2022 - Domaine Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" red 2022 - Domaine Alain Graillot

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

58,00 €

Côte-Rôtie Brune & Blonde rouge 2021 - Guigal

Côte-Rôtie Brune & Blonde red 2021 - Guigal

  • 15 % vol
  • AOC Côte Rôtie
  • 0.75 L

60,00 €

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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.