Red wine
882 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.
Cantine Lonardo - Coste Taurasi 2016
A high-altitude Taurasi, deep and structured, which precisely expresses the nobility of the Aglianico and the volcanic soils of the Irpinia.
Cantine Lonardo - Irpinia Aglianico 2019
A deep and structured Aglianico from Irpinia, where the freshness of the volcanic terroir meets a dense and flavorful substance.
Avignonesi - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
A precise and elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, where the purity of Tuscan Sangiovese is expressed with freshness, finesse and depth.
Avignonesi - Rosso di Montepulciano 2022
A juicy and precise Rosso di Montepulciano, which combines the freshness of Sangiovese with great drinkability.
Felsina - Fontalloro Tuscany 2019
A Tuscan Sangiovese with character, where the depth of the fruit meets the elegance of the great terroirs of Fèlsina.
Felsina - Rancia Chianti Classico 2021
A great Sangiovese from the terroir, combining depth, precision and Tuscan energy.
Felsina - Berardenga Chianti Classico 2022
A precise and energetic Chianti Classico from Berardenga, where the Sangiovese clearly expresses the depth and freshness of the Tuscan terroir.
Felsina - Castello di Farnetella 2023
A balanced and expressive Tuscan red, where the freshness of Sangiovese meets the roundness of international grape varieties.
Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
A Brunello di Montalcino Riserva combining depth, precision and elegance, carried by the purity of Gianni Brunelli's Sangiovese.
Gianni Brunelli - Brunello di Montalcino 2020
A Brunello of terroir, precise and profound, where the elegance of Sangiovese meets the power of the hills of Montalcino.
Gianni Brunelli - Rosso di Montalcino 2023
A precise and vibrant Rosso di Montalcino, combining Tuscan freshness, fine tannins and aromatic intensity.
Pieve Santa Restituta - Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino 2018
A deep and structured Brunello of the terroir, which precisely expresses the singularity of Sugarille.
Pieve Santa Restituta - Rennina Brunello di Montalcino 2018
A Brunello of terroir, precise and profound, which combines Tuscan elegance and great aging potential.
Dario di Vaira - Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A Tuscan Cabernet from the Maremma coast, combining concentration, marine freshness and elegant structure.
Dario di Vaira - Clarice 2022
A Tuscan red from Bolgheri combining fruit ripeness, maritime freshness and elegant structure.
Le Crocine - 57022 Bolgheri 2019
A Bolgheri red with character, combining ripe fruit, fine tannins and maritime elegance.
Le Crocine - Cabernet Franc 2019
A precise and structured Tuscan Cabernet Franc, where the freshness of the fruit meets the elegance of the coastal terroir.
Sottimano - Reserve Barbaresco 2016
A Barbaresco of the terroir, precise and profound, where the finesse of Nebbiolo meets the power of the Neive hills.
Sottimano - Curra Barbaresco 2019
A precise and elegant vintage Barbaresco, which intensely expresses the racy character of the Nebbiolo from Neive.
Sottimano - Fausoni Barbaresco 2020
A precise and elegant Barbaresco of terroir, where the finesse of Nebbiolo meets the depth of the Fausoni cru.
Sottimano - Cottà Barbaresco 2020
A vintage Barbaresco combining aromatic finesse, precise structure and depth typical of the great hills of Neive.
Sottimano - Pajoré Barbaresco 2020
A precise and profound Barbaresco vintage, combining the aromatic finesse of Nebbiolo with a slender and persistent structure.
Sottimano - Basarin Barbaresco 2020
A precise and elegant Barbaresco from Neive, where the finesse of Nebbiolo meets the depth of the Basarin cru.
Sottimano - Langhe Nebbiolo 2023
A precise and elegant Langhe Nebbiolo, which combines pure fruit, floral finesse and chiselled tannins.
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.
215 wines · from €12.50Fruity red
Ripe fruit, roundness, melted tannins. The profile that everyone enjoys around a table.
166 wines · from €9.90Full-bodied red
Dense, black fruit, length. For red meats and stews.
296 wines · from €9.40Tannic red
Firm structure, high acidity, strong aging potential. Nebbiolo, xinomavro, tannat.
198 wines · from €9.40Soft red
Residual sugars, aromatic power. Ports, fortified wines, and naturally sweet wines.
7 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 France58 wines
- 🇮🇹 Italy193 wines
- English United States128 wines
- 🇪🇸 Spain94 wines
- Argentina Argentina90 wines
- South Africa South Africa76 wines
- 🇨🇱 Chili70 wines
- 🇦🇺 Australia65 wines
- 🇵🇹 Portugal24 wines
- Switzerland Switzerland16 wines
- 🇬🇧 Greece16 wines
- New Zealand New Zealand31 wines
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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 | Model agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.