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.

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 €

Languedoc rosé 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay

13 % vol
AOC Languedoc
0.75 L

~~8,90 €~~ 6,23 €

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 €

Lirac La Dame Rousse rouge Bio 2022 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Lirac La Dame Rousse Organic Red Wine 2022 - Domaine de la Mordorée

15 % vol
AOC Lirac
0.75 L

18,50 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2021 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes red 2021 - Domaine De Villeneuve

13,5 % vol
AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

12,70 €

Pic-Saint-Loup La Muse rouge 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

13 % vol
AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

~~10,00 €~~ 9,00 €

Rouge Clair Vin de France rouge 2023 - M. Chapoutier

Rouge Clair Vin de France red 2023 - M. Chapoutier

12,5 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

9,95 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph PDO
0.75 L

29,00 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph PDO
0.75 L

29,00 €

Mas de Daumas Gassac Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert rouge 2022 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Mas de Daumas Gassac Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert red 2022 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

13,5 % vol
IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
0.75 L

54,00 €

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2023 - Guigal

14 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

46,00 €

Lirac La Dame Rousse rouge Bio 2019 - Domaine de la Mordorée

14,5 % vol
AOC Lirac
0.75 L

18,50 €

Côte-Rôtie La Porchette rouge 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

13 % vol
AOC Côte Rôtie
0.75 L

54,90 €

Ventoux Lux rouge 2023 - Via Caritatis

15,5 % vol
AOC Ventoux
0.75 L

22,90 €

Cornas "La Sabarotte" rouge 2022 - Domaine Courbis

13,5 % vol
AOC Cornas
0.75 L

70,00 €

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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.