MIÉRAL® CANETTE DE DOMBES

Origin: Dombes, France

This exceptional duck from Miéral's Prince de Dombes range comes from the renowned Dombes region of eastern France, where ducks are raised in the traditional manner amongst the area's characteristic ponds and wetlands. The birds benefit from a natural diet and free-range environment, producing meat with superior flavour, tender texture, and the ideal balance of lean meat to rich, flavourful fat that French cuisine demands.

Dombes ducks are celebrated for their exceptional quality, with meat that is more tender and less gamey than standard duck, whilst maintaining deep, savoury flavour. The traditional rearing methods and natural diet create meat with perfect marbling and fat that renders beautifully during cooking.

Roast whole at high heat to achieve crispy skin and succulent meat, or break down for confit legs and pan-seared breasts. The fat is precious - render and save for the finest roast potatoes. Score the breast skin and pan-fry skin-side down for restaurant-quality results, serving medium-rare with fruit-based sauces.

Producer: Miéral has been raising premium poultry in the Dombes region for generations, maintaining rigorous standards that respect both animal welfare and the area's agricultural heritage, producing ducks that are sought after by France's finest restaurants.

Frozen Poultry: For optimum freshness, we prepare our poultry immediately upon arrival from our suppliers. Each bird is carefully wrapped and rapidly frozen to -30°C using a blast freezer. This advanced quick-freezing method prevents the formation of ice crystals within the meat, ensuring the bird remains in perfect condition when defrosted. As a result, you can expect exceptional quality and cooking results, preserving the premium taste and texture of our poultry.

Wine pairing: Pairs beautifully with Gigondas or Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or a mature Pomerol that complements the rich, savoury character.