Merlot
Red · Medium · Dry
Cabernet's softer sibling — plum, black cherry, and a whisper of chocolate, framed by rounder tannins and earlier drinkability. The wine that built Pomerol and the one to reach for when Cabernet feels like overkill.
Why it works with Peking (beijing) Lacquered Duck
Medium reds like Merlot hold up well to Peking (beijing) Lacquered Duck, especially when roasted or grilled.