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.

Pic-Saint-Loup Bergerie de l'Hortus rouge 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

Pic-Saint-Loup Bergerie de l'Hortus red 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

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

17,90 €

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

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

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

12,70 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Le Chant des roches rouge 2022 - Domaine De Villeneuve

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

26,00 €

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière rouge 2019 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière red 2019 - Domaine De Villeneuve

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

15,90 €

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

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

10,00 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Happy Culteur rouge 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Happy Culteur red 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

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

12,00 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Lieu-dit "L'Ombrée" rouge 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

Pic-Saint-Loup Lieu-dit "L'Ombrée" red 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

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

75,00 €

Rouge Clair Vin de France rouge 2023 - M. Chapoutier

Rouge Clair Vin de France red 2023 - M. Chapoutier

12,5 % vol
Vin de France

9,95 €

Rouge Clair Vin de France rouge 2024 - M. Chapoutier

Rouge Clair Vin de France red 2024 - M. Chapoutier

11,5 % vol
Vin de France

9,95 €

Rasteau Les Gadilles rouge 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Rasteau Les Gadilles red 2022 - M. Chapoutier

15 % vol
AOC Rasteau

14,00 €

Saint Joseph François de Tournon rouge 2021 - Delas Frères

Saint Joseph François de Tournon red 2021 - Delas Frères

14 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

31,00 €

Rouge Osé rouge 2024 - Les Jamelles

13 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

7,50 €

Saint Joseph Les Challeys rouge 2023 - Delas Frères

Saint Joseph Les Challeys red 2023 - Delas Frères

12,5 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

22,50 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph PDO

29,00 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph PDO

29,00 €

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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.