Oeufs en Meurette

Poached eggs en meurette, coated in the magnificent red wine sauce garnished with bacon lardons, baby onions, and mushrooms, is one of the supreme dishes of Burgundy, a province renowned for good living. The use of Pinot Noir, the red wine grape of the region, is a surprise. The eggs acquire a winey flavor and an odd purple color that is later concealed by a glossy brown veil of sauce. Each detail is important, from the mushrooms that are quartered to match the size of the baby onions and t