Duck confit & Cahors
Duck confit, crispy skin and flesh preserved in fat, calls for a tannic, dark red. A Cahors, a South-West wine made from Malbec, brings the structure and prune-liquorice notes that elevate the duck.
Recommendation by Trinqo AI sommelier
Recommended wines
Cahors
- Grape:
- Malbec (Cot)
- Serving temperature:
- 16-18°C
Firm tannins and prune-liquorice notes that balance the fat of the confit
Madiran
- Grape:
- Tannat
- Serving temperature:
- 16-18°C
Even more powerful than Cahors, for very rich confits or those served with beans
Sommelier tip
A Cahors with a few years' ageing (5-8 years) will be more harmonious than a young Cahors with still-rough tannins. Open the bottle an hour before serving.
Frequently asked questions
- What wine with duck confit?
- A South-West Cahors (Malbec). Its tannins and prune notes are the classic companion to duck confit.
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