Ingredient appreciation — what makes Coq au Vin special

What sets Coq au Vin apart is the handling of Dijon mustard. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the elegantly balanced 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 brasserie lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had baguette as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Coq au Vin is the place to start.