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
Côte-Rôtie Rozier rouge 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Côte-Rôtie Rozier red 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 14 % vol
  • Côte Rôtie PDO
  • 0.75 L

69,00 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes "L'Aube" rouge 2022 - Domaine Courbis

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes "L'Aube" red 2022 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
  • 0.75 L

18,00 €

Rouge Osé rouge 2024 - Les Jamelles

Rouge Osé red 2024 - Les Jamelles

  • 13 % vol
  • Vin de France
  • 0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

7,50 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2021 - Guigal

Saint-Joseph red 2021 - Guigal

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph AOC
  • 0.75 L

25,00 €

Emilien Vin de France rouge 2022 - Le Puy

Emilien Vin de France red 2022 - Le Puy

  • 14,5 % vol
  • Vin de France
  • 0.75 L

32,50 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes red 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

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

12,90 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Grande Cuvée rouge 2023 - Domaine de l'Hortus

Pic-Saint-Loup Grande Cuvée red 2023 - Domaine de l'Hortus

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

30,00 €

Grenache rouge 2024 - Les Jamelles

Grenache red 2024 - Les Jamelles

  • 13,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

7,50 €

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière rouge 2021 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière red 2021 - Domaine De Villeneuve

  • AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

16,50 €

Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" rouge Bio 2024 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" organic red 2024 - Domaine Combier

  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

18,00 €

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2023 - Château Puech Haut
Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2023 - Château Puech Haut

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup red 2023 - Château Puech Haut

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

31,90 €

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2023 - Guigal

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit red 2023 - Guigal

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph
  • 0.75 L

46,00 €

Côtes du Rhône rouge 2024 - Oraison
Côtes du Rhône rouge 2024 - Oraison

Côtes du Rhône rouge 2024 - Oraison

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

8,00 €

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 €

Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" organic red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

35,90 €

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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.