Wines of Les Baux-de-Provence to Enjoy with Steak Frites
Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceThis month we celebrate Wine Pairing Weekend (#wineWP) with a declaration of our indulgence on Open That Bottle Night (#OTBN), an evening set aside to encourage wine lovers to pop open a bottle that’s been considered “too special” to drink on a regular night. The event was first celebrated in the year 2000. Continue reading here to read further about the tradition, and to get some ideas for wines from Les Baux de Provence and what to pair with Steak Frites.
Steak au Poivre with Caramelized Shallots
Filet de Bœuf Poêlé au Poivre Concassé sur Échalotes Confites recipe by Chef Giselle Philippi, from Made in Marseille by Daniel Young
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Steak au Chocolat with Sunchoke Purée
This chocolate-based sauce for the steak adds a slightly decadent finish to the grilled meat. The sauce worked well in a pairing with the Hermitage La Petite Chapelle (2012) from Paul Jaboulet-Aîné, a red wine from the Northern Rhône Valley.
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Next time that your near Apt, see if you can find Eydins. It’s a small vin yard not far from Pont Julian. We found it as a recommendation from our land lord whilst staying in St Saturnin le Apt. We haven’t managed find it anywhere else. As we are staying in Cassis early September we will take a day trip to purchase a couple of cases.
Hi thanks for the Luberon wine tip! We will try to hunt that one down to add to our #WinesofProvence cellar.
Sounds wonderful. I’m definitely going to look into it!
Thank you!