Côte-Rôtie Wine Sauce

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About

A noble sauce prepared with the world-famous Côte-Rôtie wines of the Vienne region, perfect for red meats.

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Cuisine

This traditional sauce is served alongside beef and game dishes in Vienne restaurants. Reflecting the sauce mastery of France culinary traditions, it adds depth to meat with the intense aroma of local grapes. You can try this sauce at riverfront restaurants visible on our map.

Ingredients

Côte-Rôtie red wine
Shallots
Beef stock (Demi-glace)
Butter
Fresh thyme and black pepper

Preparation

Finely chopped shallots are sautéed in a small amount of butter until translucent.
Côte-Rôtie wine is added and reduced by half over medium heat.
Rich beef stock (demi-glace) and thyme are added, then simmered until thickened.
Cold butter cubes are whisked in just before removing from heat for a glossy finish.

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