Roasted duck breast
Roasted duck breast is a rich, gamey protein with rendered fat that creates a succulent, bold flavor profile. The recommended wine pairings offer either bright acidity to cut through the fat (Pinot Noir) or complementary richness and dark fruit flavors (Syrah, Grenache, Merlot) that enhance the duck's inherent qualities. The beer selections provide complementary malt sweetness and complexity, with some offering fruity notes that accent the meat's natural richness.
Recommended Beers
Rodenbach Grand Cru
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.
Rochefort 10 Trappist 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.
Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)
Chimay Blue is a rich and complex Trappist beer with notes of dark fruits, caramel, and spices. It has a full body with a silky mouthfeel and a pleasantly warming alcohol presence that develops beautifully with age.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with roasted duck breast. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
These beer styles complement roasted duck breast perfectly. Explore our beer selection to find these styles.