Ingredient appreciation — what makes French Onion Soup special

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

the terroir philosophy links food to its region of origin. The a countryside auberge atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Burgundy red wine as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, French Onion Soup is the place to start.