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
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah rouge Bio 2025 - Domaine Combier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah organic red 2025 - Domaine Combier

  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
  • 0.75 L

11,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage rouge Bio 2024 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage organic red 2024 - Domaine Combier

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

25,00 €

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 €

Cornas "Champelrose" rouge 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Cornas "Champelrose" red 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Cornas
  • 0.75 L

38,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bio rouge 2021 - Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape organic red 2021 - Château de Beaucastel

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • 0.75 L

105,00 €

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

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois organic red 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

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

59,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2020 - Guigal

Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2020 - Guigal

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

39,50 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes La Combe Pilate rouge Bio 2023 - M. Chapoutier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes La Combe Pilate organic red 2023 - M. Chapoutier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
  • 0.75 L

15,00 €

Languedoc La Méjanelle rouge 2020 - Domaine D'Isnard

Languedoc La Méjanelle red 2020 - Domaine D'Isnard

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc La Méjanelle
  • 0.75 L

16,50 €

Saint-Joseph "Cap Nord" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Saint-Joseph "Cap Nord" organic red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph AOC
  • 0.75 L

39,00 €

Combe calcaire rouge 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Combe Calcaire red 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

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

13,50 €

Cornas L'élégance du Caillou rouge 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Cornas L'élégance du Caillou red 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

  • AOC Cornas
  • 0.75 L

50,00 €

Gigondas rouge 2022 - Guigal

Gigondas red 2022 - Guigal

  • AOC Gigondas
  • 0.75 L

23,50 €

Saint-Joseph Les Challeys rouge 2024 - Delas Frères

Saint-Joseph Les Challeys red 2024 - Delas Frères

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

22,50 €

Ventoux Pax rouge 2024 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Pax red 2024 - Via Caritatis

  • 15 % vol
  • AOC Ventoux
  • 0.75 L

16,50 €

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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.