Bordeaux and Roast Duck Dinner

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The western bank of the Garonne River, commonly referred to as the "left bank," north of the city of Bordeaux, produces the region's most profound Cabernet Sauvignon–based wines. Cabernet Sauvignon's formidable tannins can certainly make a wine seem reserved. But when it's paired with an opulent main course—like roast duck with citrus pan sauce—the result is a nearly perfect balance.

Starter

Silky Leek and Red Wine Soup
This lush leek soup is a great complement to left bank Bordeaux because of the wine’s firm structure.

Main Course

Roast Duck with Citrus Pan Sauce
A bright citrus pan sauce is all that’s needed to round out this simple roast duck, cooked to a rich caramel brown.

Side Dish

Shiitake Sticky Rice Recipes
This creamy rice dish helps soften the tannins in a left bank Bordeaux.