Duck confit

Duck confit is a rich, tender French preparation where duck legs are salt-cured then slow-cooked in their own fat, creating deep, savory flavors with a crisp exterior and succulent interior. The pronounced richness and umami qualities call for beverages with good acidity to cut through the fat, along with complementary fruit notes that enhance rather than compete with the duck's distinctive character.

Protein: Duck
Cuisine: French
Course: Main Course
Flavor Profile: Rich & Bold

Recommended Wines

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Red

Millet Côtes de Gascogne Rouge La Cloche is a fruit-forward red blend from the Gascony region of Southwest France. This approachable wine showcases the regional character with balanced acidity and soft tannins, making it an excellent everyday drinking option.

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Red

Perrachon & Fils Morgon Corcelette is a distinguished cru Beaujolais from the granite-rich soils of the Corcelette climat within Morgon. This wine showcases the exceptional quality of Gamay grown on this terroir, offering more structure and aging potential than typical Beaujolais wines.

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Red

Pas de Probleme Pinot Noir is a French red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, likely from Burgundy where this varietal thrives. The name 'Pas de Probleme' ('No Problem' in French) suggests an approachable, easy-drinking style that maintains the classic elegance and red fruit character typical of French Pinot Noir.

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Flanders Red Ale

Rodenbach Grand Cru is a renowned Flanders Red Ale known for its complex blend of young and oak-aged beer, exhibiting a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes with hints of oak, cherry, and caramel. It undergoes a mixed fermentation and maturation in oak foeders for up to two years, creating its distinctive tart, vinous character.

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Flanders Red Ale

Cuvée Des Jacobins Rouge is a traditional Flemish sour ale that is aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels. It has a complex, fruity aroma with notes of cherries, vanilla, and oak, followed by a refreshingly sour taste with a balanced sweetness.

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Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Rochefort 10 is a world-renowned Trappist ale with rich, complex flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and caramel with a warming alcohol presence. It's often considered one of the finest examples of the Belgian Dark Strong Ale style with deep mahogany color and exceptional depth.