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What wine to drink with duck?

by Bestheim

Published on 12.09.2021

Duck is a delicious meat that lends itself to many recipes. From duck breast to confit, not to mention foie gras, discover which Alsace wines to serve to enhance every bite

Which Alsace wine should you serve with duck breast?

With duck breast, served rare or medium rare, lightly grilled or with honey, a red wine with ripe tannins such as Pinot Noir Exception is ideal. Its beautiful intensity and red fruit notes will perfectly complement the duck breast, enhancing its aromas.

What wine should you drink with duck confit?

Although this dish originates from the south-west of France, duck confit is also very popular in Alsace. It is therefore a good idea to serve it with a wine from the Alsace region. A red wine such as Pinot Noir is obviously perfect for this type of dish. You could opt for Pinot Noir Rayon de Lune (a light red wine) or a more aromatic Pinot Noir des Chasseurs de Lune.

If your duck confit is spicy, you can serve it with a Pinot Gris. This grape variety, with its notes of undergrowth, will coat the flavors of the meat and spices very well. Pinot Gris des Chasseurs de Lune will be the ideal companion.

What wine should you drink with duck confit cassoulet?

Cassoulet with duck confit is a dish that originated in southwestern France. It is one of the great dishes of French cuisine! It pairs beautifully with a dry red wine that is relatively young, such as a Pinot Noir from Les Chasseurs de Lune or Pinot Noir Exception for those who prefer more complex red wines.

What wine goes well with roast duck?

Oven-roasted duck is a dish that can be enjoyed all year round. This very flavorful meat dish calls for a wine that is equally impressive. The Pinot Noir from the Exception range is undoubtedly the perfect pairing to impress your guests.

What goes well with duck rillettes?

For your appetizers or starters, duck rillettes pair perfectly with a dry, rather "young" red wine such as a good Pinot Noir from Les Chasseurs de Lune.

And with foie gras?

What to drink with duck or goose foie gras? This question deserves further discussion! Luckily, you can find out more in our article explaining which wines to pair with foie gras.

Enjoy!