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Duck Confit
Duck Confit
Food
Slow cooked duck leg
Best wine varietals
1
Barolo
Barolo's tannins and acidity complement the rich, fatty duck confit.
Barolo's tannins and acidity complement the rich, fatty duck confit.
2
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure balances the dish's richness.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure balances the dish's richness.
3
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's earthiness and acidity enhance duck flavors.
Pinot Noir's earthiness and acidity enhance duck flavors.
4
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that pairs well with duck confit.
Blend wines offer complexity that pairs well with duck confit.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Islay Old Fashioned
fat/smoke/bitter — peat and orange oil cut richness, sugar balances savory duck
Score: 95
2
Scotch Speyside Rob Roy
fat/sweet/bitter — sweet vermouth and bitters echo duck’s richness and boost umami
Score: 90
3
Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré
fat/bitter/herbal — complex bitters/herbal notes and lemon lift fatty texture
Score: 88
4
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush
fat/acid/sweet — honey and lemon brighten and complement the salty, crispy confit
Score: 85
5
Scotch Islay Highball
bubbles/smoke/acid — effervescence refreshes palate, Islay smoke mirrors roasted notes
Score: 83
6
Scotch Smoky Apple Highball
fat/sweet/bubbles — apple’s freshness and soda cut richness and add fruit contrast
Score: 82
7
Scotch Smoky Pear Sour
fat/acid/sweet — pear’s gentle sweetness and lemon acidity complement rich duck
Score: 80