Why Coq au Vin deserves more attention

Coq au Vin rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The elegantly balanced complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using cream correctly takes real skill.

French cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. I encountered it first in a brasserie lunch and that context helped me understand it properly. baguette is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Coq au Vin is the dish to start with.