Don Melchor
Cabernet Sauvignon
Puente Alto, Chile
- Its body can stand alongside a substantial dish
- A pairing recorded for this food family
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with grilled duck with mushroom sauce?
For grilled duck with mushroom sauce, look for a wine with a similar weight to the dish. The mushroom sauce can change the choice as much as the main ingredient.
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What to look for in the wine
Consider a softer texture
Savoury ingredients can bring out bitterness and drying tannin in a wine. A supple red or a textured white is worth considering here, particularly when mushrooms or vegetables are central to your recipe.
Account for the preparation
Grilled preparation changes the weight and intensity of grilled duck with mushroom sauce. Taste the sauce and seasoning as well as the main ingredient before choosing the bottle.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Esporão
Reserva Tinto
Alentejo, Portugal
- Its body can stand alongside a substantial dish
- A pairing recorded for this food family
D.V. Catena
Cabernet - Malbec
Maipu, Argentina
- Its body can stand alongside a substantial dish
- A pairing recorded for this food family