Goose Rillettes on Cucumber
Wash and peel the cucumber: when peeling, leave every other strip of the green skin on the cucumber for decoration.
Cut into thin rounds (using a food processor), and put in the rock salt for 10 min.
Rinse and wipe dry with paper towels.
Toast the country bread and cut it into rounds the diameter of the cucumber.
Place a few slices of cucumber on the bread and top with a spoonful of goose rillettes.
Decorate with a tarragon leaf.
Perfect wine pairing
More about this grape varietyMerlot de France
Smoothness that is perfect with roasted poultry. Whether it is duck breast skewers or chicken or goose rillettes, Merlot’s leathery touch goes wonderfully with the subtly wild notes of our favorite feathered friends. Its velvety tannins are a marvelous companion to the melt-in-your-mouth delight of goose rillettes or roasted chicken. Merlot’s fresh, elegant, luscious charm. Beloved on every continent, Merlot – another French treasure – embodies charm. It has a luscious, fleshy feeling on the palate and lovely balance with velvety tannins. Warm notes that pair exquisitely with grilled veggies. Generous and flattering, Merlot is a warm grape variety that is perfect for Mediterranean dishes like ratatouille or grilled vegetables, like Zucchini and Eggplant on Fougasse. A delightful, bruschetta-style wonder that is taken to a higher level with Merlot’s stewed-fruit aromas.
