Preparation
30 min
Cooking time
20 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Wine service
10-12 °c

Ingredients

  • Raw duck foie gras lobe 500 g
  • Fine salt 6 g
  • Ground white pepper 2 g
  • Sugar 1 pinch
  • Dried figs 150 g
  • Red onion 1
  • Balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp
  • Country bread 8 slices
  • Fleur de sel to taste

Preparation

  1. Take the foie gras out 1 hour in advance, then gently open the lobes to remove the main veins.
  2. Season with the salt, pepper and sugar, then reshape the foie gras into a tight roll in cling film, then in a clean tea towel.
  3. Plunge the roll into simmering water at 70°C for 20 minutes.
  4. Drain, leave to cool, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  5. For the chutney, sauté the sliced onion, add the chopped figs, the vinegar and a little water, then leave to stew for 20 minutes.
  6. Serve the foie gras in slices on toasted bread, with the chutney and a pinch of fleur de sel.

THE PAIRING ON THE PALATE

Tête de Bélier White, the ideal pairing

The barrel ageing and the roundness of the Roussanne and Marsanne embrace the melting texture of the foie gras, while the gingerbread notes echo the fig chutney.

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IN BRIEF

The essentials of pairing wine and foie gras


Answers to the most frequently asked questions about this pairing.

Which wine to serve with foie gras?
A broad, oaked white, such as Tête de Bélier White, matches the melting texture of foie gras. The classics remain sweet whites, light reds and champagne.
Do you need a sweet wine with foie gras?
It is not essential. A rich dry white, with notes of honey and gingerbread, brings freshness and avoids a sweet-on-sweet effect.
At what temperature should the wine be served?
Between 10 and 12°C. Too cold, the wine loses its aromas. Too warm, it seems heavy against the richness of the foie gras.
Which wine with pan-fried foie gras?
A supple, fruity red works well with hot foie gras, especially when served with a fruit sauce.

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