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.

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

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

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

15,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

31,90 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2024 - Domaine Courbis

13 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

28,00 €

Côtes du Rhône rouge 2022 Magnum - Guigal

Côtes du Rhône red 2022 Magnum - Guigal

15 % vol
Côtes du Rhône AOC
1.5 L

21,90 €

Côte Rôtie Brune & Blonde rouge 2020 Magnum - Guigal

14 % vol
AOC Côte Rôtie
1.5 L

127,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Roi rouge Bio 2020 - Château Gigognan

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Roi Organic Red Wine 2020 - Château Gigognan

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

39,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois rouge Bio 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois Organic Red Wine 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

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

59,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2020 - Guigal

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

39,50 €

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" rouge 2019 - Domaine Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" red 2019 - Domaine Alain Graillot

14 % vol
Crozes-Hermitage PDO
0.75 L

56,00 €

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

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

12 % vol
Crozes-Hermitage PDO
0.75 L

58,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage red 2021 - Guigal

13 % vol
AOC Crozes-Hermitage
0.75 L

19,90 €

Crozes-Hermitage Origine rouge 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Origine red 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

13,5 % vol
Crozes-Hermitage PDO
0.75 L

16,00 €

Côte Rôtie La Blonde du Seigneur rouge 2022 - Domaine Georges Vernay

Côte Rôtie La Blonde du Seigneur red 2022 - Domaine Georges Vernay

13,5 % vol
Côte Rôtie PDO
0.75 L

79,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Réserve rouge 2022 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Réserve red 2022 - Perrin Family

14 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

9,50 €

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 €

Gigondas La Gille rouge 2022 - Famille Perrin

Gigondas La Gille rouge 2022 - Perrin Family

14 % vol
AOC Gigondas
0.75 L

21,90 €

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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.