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.

Saint-Joseph rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Combier

Saint-Joseph Organic Red 2021 - Domaine Combier

14 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

25,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2021 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2021 - Domaine Courbis

13,5 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

26,00 €

Saint-Joseph Deschants rouge 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Saint-Joseph Deschants red 2022 - M. Chapoutier

14 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

~~22,70 €~~ 20,50 €

Saint-Joseph red 2021 - Guigal

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph AOC

25,00 €

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2021 - Guigal

Saint-Joseph AOC

44,90 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2023 - Domaine Courbis

13 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

27,00 €

Terra Languedoc rouge 2021 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Terra Languedoc red 2021 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

13,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc
0.75 L

13,50 €

Ventoux Abbayes Syrah rouge 2020 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Abbayes Syrah red 2020 - Via Caritatis

13,5 % vol
Ventoux AOC

47,00 €

Ventoux Lux rosé 2023 - Via Caritatis

13,5 % vol
Ventoux AOC

19,90 €

Vacqueyras Les Christins rouge 2022 - Famille Perrin

Vacqueyras Les Christins red 2022 - Perrin Family

14,5 % vol
AOC Vacqueyras

15,90 €

Trilogie Côte-Rôtie La Landonne La Mouline La Turque rouge 2019 - Guigal

Côte-Rôtie Trilogy: La Landonne, La Mouline, La Turque (red) 2019 - Guigal

Côte Rôtie AOC
0.75 L

1.170,00 €

Appellation: Côte-Rôtie
Contents: This box contains the three Treasures, the mythical Trilogy from Maison Guigal:
La Landonne: On tasting, this wine has a deep red color with very dark highlights. The nose blends notes of small black fruits, leather, licorice, and aromas of roasting and oriental spices. It is an exceptional wine, displaying a powerful aromatic intensity. The attack is powerful and reveals the wine's massive tannic structure. There is great richness and concentration. This wine is a true expression of the terroir. A perfect example of the robust character of the Côte Brune, La Landonne is a wine with excellent aging potential, massive and concentrated, possessing a rare intensity of flavor and color.
La Mouline: On tasting, this wine has a ruby red color with vermilion highlights. The nose blends notes of small red fruits, blackberry, and floral aromas of violet… It is an exceptional wine, displaying a powerful yet refined aromatic intensity. The attack is very supple and presents a beautiful harmony between the finesse of the aromas and the explosive richness resulting from the wine's concentration. Of the three Mythical Crus of Maison Guigal, this wine presents the most seductive profile with a voluptuous, silky-velvety texture and intense aromas.
La Turque: On tasting, this wine has a ruby red color with vermilion highlights. The nose blends notes of small red fruits, blackberry, and floral aromas of violet… It is an exceptional wine, displaying a powerful yet refined aromatic intensity. The attack is very supple and presents a beautiful harmony between the finesse of the aromas and the explosive richness resulting from the wine's concentration. Of the three Mythical Crus from Maison Guigal, this wine presents the most seductive profile with a voluptuous, silky, velvety texture and intense aromas.
Serving suggestions: Serve at 16-17°C, and can be kept for 30 years.
Food and Wine Pairing: A great wine for aging, which you can enjoy with red meats, game and cheese platters.

Ventoux Pax rouge 2022 - Via Caritatis

15 % vol
Ventoux AOC

15,80 €

Ventoux Lux red 2020 - Via Caritatis

15,5 % vol
Ventoux AOC

21,30 €

Ventoux Pax rouge 2023 - Via Caritatis

15 % vol
Ventoux AOC

16,40 €

Ventoux Lux red 2022 - Via Caritatis

14,5 % vol
Ventoux AOC

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.