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Duck foie gras with sweet spices

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Duck foie gras with sweet spices

Sweet spices : star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor, a warm or aromatic complexity, sometimes slightly spicy, but never harsh, burning, or strong.

Synonyms

  • Duck foie gras with mild spices

See also:

  • Foie gras de canard

This dish pairs well with 11 drinks :

Bonnezeaux

Bonnezeaux
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-12°C or 46-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 4 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 12 years old.
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Brown Ale

Brown Ale
Beer(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 months.
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Coteaux de l'Aubance

Coteaux de l'Aubance
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk from : 4 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 4 to 10 years old.
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Coteaux du Layon

Coteaux du Layon
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 12 years old.
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Ice cider

Ice cider
Cider(s) / Perry / Mead

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 weeks.
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Jurançon Vendanges tardives

Jurançon Vendanges tardives
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.
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Monbazillac

Monbazillac
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.
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Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 10 years old.
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Pommeau

Pommeau
Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Quarts de Chaume

Quarts de Chaume
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 15 years old.
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Rosette

Rosette
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 10 years old.
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