What to drink with peking duck
Short answer: Pinot Noir. Runner-up: Aged Champagne.
Why it works
Pinot Noir's red cherry acidity slices through rich duck fat and plays with hoisin.
Crisp lacquered skin, hoisin, scallion and pancakes. Pinot Noir is the classic red match for roast duck.
Quick picks
- Best match: Pinot Noir
- Alternative: Aged Champagne
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.