Ingredient appreciation — what makes Ratatouille special

What sets Ratatouille apart is the handling of butter. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the deeply layered result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

French cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The a Parisian bistro atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Champagne as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Ratatouille is the place to start.