Red wine
1 122 red wines availableGood wine isn't about region; it's about profile. A light dish calls for a light, low-tannin red: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cinsault. A rich dish calls for a full-bodied red, with enough substance to stand up to the fat: Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet.
We source from independent winemakers in 20 countries, from Chile to Armenia. Filter by profile, by country, by grape variety, or directly by the dish you're serving tonight. And if you're still unsure, our FAQ answers our most common questions.
Yarra Yering - Warramate Pinot Noir 2021
A Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley combining aromatic finesse, freshness and elegant texture.
Yarra Yering - Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
A highly precise Cabernet Sauvignon from the Yarra Valley, combining aromatic intensity, freshness and fine texture.
Yarra Yering - Dry Red N°1 2019
A great Bordeaux blend from the Yarra Valley, combining freshness, precision and aromatic depth.
Yarra Yering - Underhill Shiraz 2017
A refined and spicy expression of Shiraz from the Yarra Valley, combining freshness, depth and length.
Viu Manent - Single Vineyard Loma Blanca Carmenère 2022
A precise and harmonious Carmenère from Colchagua, combining ripe fruit, sweet spices and a silky texture.
Viu Manent - Secret Carmenère 2022
An expressive and velvety Chilean Carmenère, where the lusciousness of the fruit meets sweet spices and a harmonious finish.
Viu Manent - Viu 8 Cuvée Infinito 2018
A Chilean red from Colchagua that is both concentrated and elegant, where the ripeness of the fruit is combined with a refined structure.
Viu Manent - Single Vineyard San Carlos Malbec 2019
A precise and expressive Malbec from Colchagua, where the depth of the fruit combines with an elegant and fresh structure.
Viu Manent - Gran Reserva Carmenère 2022
A Carmenère from Colchagua combining ripe fruit, spices and velvety texture, true to the style of Viu Manent.
Tyrrell's - Winemakers Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2021
A classic and refined Shiraz from Hunter Valley, where elegance takes precedence over power.
Tyrrell's - Old Winery Shiraz 2022
A juicy and spicy Australian Shiraz, combining luscious fruit and a supple structure for immediate enjoyment.
Tyrrell's - Winemakers Selection Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet 2021
An iconic blend from the Hunter Valley, where the richness of Shiraz meets the elegance of Cabernet in a structured and harmonious Australian red.
Tyrrell's - Single Vineyard Old Hillside Shiraz 2018
A Shiraz from Hunter Valley combining depth of fruit, freshness and spicy elegance.
Tyrrell's - 4 Acres Shiraz 2021
A Shiraz from Hunter Valley, sourced from a historic plot, combining finesse, freshness and aromatic depth.
Stark-Conde - Three Pines Syrah 2018
A high-altitude Syrah combining aromatic depth, freshness and elegance, emblematic of the Jonkershoek valley.
Seghesio Family Vineyards - Home Ranch Zinfandel 2021
A Zinfandel from the Russian River Valley that is both generous and structured, combining aromatic intensity and balance on the palate.
Seghesio Family Vineyards - Old Vine Zinfandel 2021
A Zinfandel from old vines combining richness of fruit, spices and depth typical of the best terroirs of Sonoma.
Seghesio Family Vineyards - Cortina Zinfandel 2019
A Zinfandel from the Russian River Valley combining fruity intensity, freshness and spicy depth.
Sebestyen - Görögszo bikaver 2019
A Bikavér from Szekszárd that is both generous and balanced, which precisely expresses the spicy and fruity character of its terroir.
Sebestyen - Mozaik bikaver 2019
A precise and harmonious Bikavér from Szekszárd, where the freshness of the fruit meets delicate spices.
Pine Ridge - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A structured and generous Napa Valley Cabernet, which combines aromatic intensity and elegance on the palate.
Otronia - Rugiente 45 Merlot 2019
A high-latitude Patagonian Merlot, combining freshness, aromatic precision and elegance on the palate.
Otronia - Rugiente 45 Pinot Noir 2019
A high-latitude Patagonian Pinot Noir, precise and vibrant, where extreme freshness meets the elegance of the southern terroir.
Otronia - Block I Pinot Noir 2019
A Patagonian Pinot Noir from a cold climate, precise and vibrant, where the freshness of the extreme south meets an elegant aromatic depth.
Which red wine for which taste?
This is the most useful criterion when purchasing, and the most rarely offered. Each profile corresponds to a texture in the mouth: the quantity of tannins, the density of the matter, the presence of the fruit.
Light red
Low tannins, fresh red fruit, serve slightly chilled. Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cinsault.
From €12.50Fruity red
Ripe fruit, roundness, melted tannins. The profile that everyone enjoys around a table.
From €9.90Full-bodied red
Dense, black fruit, length. For red meats and stews.
From €9.40Tannic red
Firm structure, high acidity, strong aging potential. Nebbiolo, xinomavro, tannat.
From €9.40Soft red
Residual sugars, aromatic power. Ports, fortified wines, and naturally sweet wines.
From €38.00
Red wine, country by country
The same grape variety does not produce the same wine depending on the climate. Syrah from the Rhône is peppery and taut; the same Syrah planted in Australia becomes round and jammy.
- English FranceBordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône
- 🇮🇹 ItalySangiovese and Nebbiolo
- English United StatesCabernet and Zinfandel
- 🇪🇸 SpainTempranillo and Garnacha
- Argentina ArgentinaThe land of Malbec
- South Africa South AfricaPinotage and Syrah
- 🇨🇱 ChiliCarménère and Cabernet
- 🇦🇺 AustraliaGenerous Shiraz
- 🇵🇹 PortugalDouro and Touriga Nacional
- Switzerland SwitzerlandPinot Noir and Gamay
- 🇬🇧 GreeceXinomavro and Agiorgitiko
- New Zealand New ZealandFine, fresh Pinot Noir
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The large regions in red
- Burgundy53 red
- Tuscany52 reds
- Piedmont20 red ones
Red grape varieties in the catalogue
The grape variety provides the structure; the climate provides the style. This table cross-references the two to save you from trial and error.
| Grape variety | Profile | Tannins | Dominant aromas | Typical pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinot Noir | Light | Low | Sour cherry, undergrowth, rose | Roasted poultry, raclette |
| Syrah | Full-bodied | Medium to high | Black pepper, blackberry, olive | Rib of beef, lamb |
| Malbec | Full-bodied | Raised, velvety | Plum, violet, cocoa | Grilled meats, game |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Tannic | Raised | Blackcurrant, bell pepper, cedar | Beef, mature cheese |
| Grenache | Fruity | Low to medium | Cooked strawberry, garrigue | Spicy dishes, tagine |
| Carménère | Full-bodied | Means | Sweet pepper, cocoa | Spicy dishes, chili |
| Pinotage | Fruity | Means | Plum, mocha, smoky | Barbecue, smoked meat |
| Merlot | Fruity | Flexible | Plum, black cherry | Poultry, stew |
| Nebbiolo | Tannic | Very high | Faded rose, tar, truffle | Lamb, aged cheese |
| Tempranillo | Full-bodied | Means | Cherry, leather, vanilla | Cold cuts, lamb |
Which red wine for which dish?
The rule: the richer or more powerful the dish, the more tannins the wine should have to match it. The more delicate the dish, the more subtle the wine should be.
| The dish | The right profile | Grape varieties | Our bottle | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raclette, tartiflette melted cheese, greasy | Light-bodied, not very tannic | Pinot Noir, Gamay | Malma - Papay Farm | €16.50 |
| Rib of beef, sirloin steak grilled, marbled meat | Full-bodied, present tannins | Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet | Amalaya - Malbec Red | €15.50 |
| Leg of lamb red meat, herbs | Tannic, structured | Nebbiolo, Xinomavro | 460 Casina Bric - Mesdì Rosso | €17.90 |
| Beef bourguignon wine-braised dish | Full-bodied, dark fruits | Syrah, Carignan | Av Bodeguers - Nereus Selection | €22.00 |
| Curry, tagine, spicy dish spices, chilli | Fruity, lightly oaked | Grenache, Cinsault | Domaine des Tourelles - Red | €15.50 |
| Barbecue, burger, ribs smoked meat, sweet sauce | Fruity, generous | Zinfandel, Pinotage | Kautz Family - The Big Top | €13.50 |
| Aged cheese platter pressed, blue-veined | Bold or mellow | Pinotage, port | Southern Right - Pinotage | €32.00 |
| Grilled vegetables, vegetarian dish eggplant, bell pepper, mushroom | Light to fruity | Pinot Noir, Grenache | Bonnardot Estate - Love at First Sight | €19.90 |
What we look for in a red
We taste several thousand wines a year and only keep a fraction of them. The criterion is never a guide's rating: it's tension. A red wine with tension makes you want another glass. A red wine without tension, even if technically flawless, tires you out after two sips.
That's why we seek out winemakers in unexpected places: Xinomavro from Naoussa in Greece, Areni from Armenia from three-thousand-year-old vines, or South African Pinotage, which has long been caricatured. These are often €15 wines that stand up to €40 Bordeaux.
Three mistakes we see all the time
Serving too warm. "Room temperature" comes from a time when rooms were 16°C. At 22°C, a red wine tastes alcoholic and loses its fruitiness. Fifteen minutes in the fridge before serving changes everything.
Confusing power with quality. A dense, oaky red wine impresses with the first glass, then overpowers the meal. The wines we repurchase are rarely the most showy.
Decanting by reflex. A young, closed red wine benefits from it; a fragile old vintage can collapse in twenty minutes. When in doubt, open an hour before serving without decanting.
The Baroudeur team, Lyon
All you need to know about red wine
What red wine should I choose when I don't know anything about it?
Start with the dish, not the wine. A light dish (poultry, vegetables, mild cheese) calls for a light red wine: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cinsault. A rich dish (beef, game, stew) calls for a full-bodied red wine: Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet. Between €12 and €18, you can already find excellent bottles; beyond that, you're paying for rarity, not just quality.
What are the different types of red wines?
They are classified by taste profile: light (low tannins, fresh red fruit), fruity (ripe fruit, roundness), full-bodied (dense texture, dark fruit), tannic (firm structure, aging potential) and sweet (residual sugars, like port wine). This classification is more useful when buying than classification by region.
What red wine with raclette?
A light red with low tannins: tannins clash with the fat of melted cheese. A Pinot Noir from Burgundy or Patagonia, a Gamay, a Mondeuse from Savoie. Avoid full-bodied, oaked reds, which overpower the dish.
What red wine goes with prime rib?
Grilled, marbled meat calls for a red with body and present tannins to cut through the fat: Argentinian Malbec, Australian Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, or a Douro blend. Serve it at 17 °C, never at room temperature (22 °C).
At what temperature should red wine be served?
Between 14 and 18°C depending on the structure. A light red is served chilled, at 14-15°C. A full-bodied or tannic red, at 17-18°C. "Room temperature" dates back to a time when rooms were 16°C: a red served at modern room temperature loses its fruit and tastes alcoholic.
How long does an open bottle of red wine last?
Two to three days recorked in the fridge for a light red, up to five days for a tannic red. A vacuum pump doubles these durations. An oxidized red is not dangerous: it simply loses its fruit and develops pruney notes.
Which red wine keeps the longest?
Those high in tannins and acidity: Nebbiolo, Xinomavro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Northern Rhône Syrah. An entry-level light Pinot Noir is best consumed within three years. Aging only improves wines built for it.
Is an expensive red wine necessarily better?
No. The price reflects the rarity of the terroir, the yield, and the reputation, as well as the quality. In our catalog, the gap in enjoyment between a €12 bottle and a €25 bottle is clear; between €25 and €80, it becomes a matter of personal taste and occasion.