The Domesticated Duck
Jean Foillard
Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Red Wine 2011
The 3rd and final bottle of the 11’ vintage (a underestimated vintage IMO), and it keeps getting better. The slight green note from the previous 2 bottles is no longer present. At a great place now. While it does not have the usual richness and power, it’s impeccably balanced, fresh, seamless, and graceful, which is preferable to me.
And I can’t thinking of a better bottle to pair with Pekin duck.
Almost perfect!
— 3 years ago
Duck Walk Vineyards
Windmill Blush Rosé Blend
Honeysuckle flavored rose - delish — 3 months ago
Clos Fantine
Faugères Natural Wine Carignan Blend 2020
Went really well with duck breast. Has effervescence combined with an almost “meaty” flavor. Exotic and yet I kept coming back for more… — 6 months ago
Duck Pond
Pinot Noir
Would buy again. Light and good — 8 months ago
Joao Pato (Duckman)
Rosa Duck Fernão Pires Baga
Wow so good! Natural sparkling rosé with lotttsss of sediment. Juicy orange character makes this very drinkable. I love how inventive Portuguese wines are lately. — 2 years ago
Château Mouton Rothschild
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989
Vintage 1989 | unbelievable youghtful, cedar, tobacco, spiced cherries, extremely balanced, a joy | with duck breast and beetroot | at Hofstede De Blaak Tilburg — 4 months ago
Mad Duck
Lodi Zinfandel 2021
TW Excellent 2021 vintage — 7 months ago
Château Rayas
Réservé Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache 2000
The color of the 2000 Pignan is a brilliant pale ruby color and slightly cloudy. Noticeably lighter in complexion than the others in the CdP flight. Yep…it has that scintillating, heady nose that is so unique to Rayas. Pine needles, wild strawberries, cardamom…woof. This bottle had some VA but I didn’t mind. Perhaps not the most exciting Rayas but I’m splitting hairs here. A very nice pairing with cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and duck confit. Drink now and through 2035. Merci Matt! — 9 months ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
What a pair w/ Crostini, Chervil Sheep Cheese & Duck Confit. 👌
Dark, juicy, lush to mid fruit core, dark cherries, strawberries, hues of blueberries, raspberries, limestone, softened granitic earth, deeper red cola, black & red licorice, baseball card bubble gum, understated fresh herbs, dark, rich, sweet earth, hints of maple syrup, tree bark w/ sap, dark & red florals for days, excellent, round acidity and a well made, balanced, relaxed tension, polished, lush finish that lasts 90 seconds. Delicious.
This is better than some premier cru red burgundies for far less $.
Absolutely one of the top three producers of Grand Cru Gamay. — 2 months ago