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Jane MacQuitty in the Times has some recommendations for wines to match rich game dishes:-
Savigny ler Cru La Bataillère aux Vergelesses 2002 from Albert Morot (Majestic Wine, £16.99) - ” zesty, cherry fruit”
Gevrey-Chambertin Le Meurger 2002 (Morrisons £14.99} - “roses and Marmite-scented”
Nuits-Saint-Georges Labouré-Roi 2004 (£15.99 Morrisons) “fine, fat, leafy spice”
In her other recommendations she has:-
Crozes-Hermitage AC 2003 (Sainsburys £6.99) “rich and savoury” and
recommends Touraine Sauvignon as a good alternative to Sancerre and much cheaper.

In the Independent Richard Ehrlich also looks at wines to accompany game:-
Volnay Clos de la Cave des Ducs, 1er cru, Domaine Carré Courbin 2000 (£27.50, Berry Bros and Rudd) “just the right amount of aroma and juicy berry fruit”
Gevrey Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Heresztyn 2002 (£20.99, Waitrose) “abundant cherry and strawberry fruit with a silky veneer of spicy oak and soft tannins” He also recommends:-
La Grille Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays 2005 (Sainsburys £4.99) “fresh, young Loire Valley white with shades of Sancerre”

In the Guardian/Observer Tim Atkin offers:-
Rive Haute Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays du Gers 2005 (£5.99 each for three, Wine Rack) - “zesty, grapefruity”
Petit Chablis, Cave des Vignerons 2005 (£7.99, Waitrose) “refined, unoaked, beautifully weighted”
Also Victoria Moore suggests
Château la Pierrière Côtes de Castillon 2004 (£5.33 when you buy three, Threshers) “prettily perfumed (think redcurrant leaves and blackcurrants)” to accompany beef brisket.

Jonathan Ray in the Telegraph includes the following in his special selection from the independent merchants:-
Saumur Blanc, Vignerons de Saumur 2004, Loire (Yapp)
Jurançon Sec 2005, Domaine Larredya (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Montagny, Bonnevaux 1er Cru 2004, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy(Corney & Barrow)
Corbières AC A d’Aussières, Château d’Aussières 2003(Lay & Wheeler)
Lirac, La Fermade, Domaine Maby 2002 (Yapp)
Beaujolais, Vieilles Vignes 2005, Alain Chatoux, France (Berry Bros & Rudd)