Red Wine Reduction Sauce (Marchand du Vin)

Gluten Free
Red Wine Reduction Sauce (Marchand du Vin)
45 min.
4
132kcal

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Indulge your culinary senses with our exquisite Red Wine Reduction Sauce, also known as Marchand du Vin. This rich and velvety sauce is the perfect finishing touch for a majestic steak or a succulent roast, elevating your dining experience to a whole new level. With its gluten-free profile, this sauce accommodates a variety of dietary preferences while ensuring no sacrifice in flavor.

What makes this sauce truly special is its harmonious blend of full-bodied red wine, aromatic shallots, and fragrant thyme. As the mixture simmers, the wine's robust character intensifies, harmonizing beautifully with the savory depth of beef demi-glace. The slow reduction process not only thickens the sauce but also unlocks complex layers of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Preparing the Red Wine Reduction Sauce takes only about 45 minutes, making it an accessible choice for both seasoned chefs and home cooks alike. With just a handful of ingredients and basic kitchen equipment, you can transform standard meals into gourmet experiences without breaking a sweat. So dust off that sauce pan and get ready to impress your guests with a taste of culinary elegance that is as effortless as it is impressive!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons beef demi-glace 
  • cup full-bodied red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon)
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped
  •  thyme sprigs 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 10 minutes). Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
  2. Add butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein11.24%
Fat60.69%
Carbs28.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.75
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
1.3769565406053%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
15.74mg
Peonidin
1.11mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:131.74kcal
6.59%
Fat:6.04g
9.3%
Saturated Fat:3.6g
22.52%
Carbohydrates:6.29g
2.1%
Net Carbohydrates:5.69g
2.07%
Sugar:1.83g
2.04%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:223.17mg
9.7%
Alcohol:6.3g
100%
Alcohol %:8.85%
100%
Protein:2.52g
5.03%
Vitamin A:213.04IU
4.26%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.33%
Iron:0.56mg
3.13%
Vitamin C:2.4mg
2.9%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.72%
Fiber:0.6g
2.4%
Potassium:56.61mg
1.62%
Folate:5.63µg
1.41%
Phosphorus:11.47mg
1.15%
Magnesium:4.58mg
1.15%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.13%
Calcium:10.72mg
1.07%