Pairing Coq au Vin correctly — a note on Champagne

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Coq au Vin. I ordered it with Champagne and the deeply layered elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. butter in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the terroir philosophy links food to its region of origin. The a brasserie lunch is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Coq au Vin with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.