Wines that pair with

Au Poivre Pepper Steak

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Why it works with Au Poivre Pepper Steak

Pair Au Poivre Pepper Steak with Cabernet Sauvignon when you want both wine and meal to push back equally.

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Vacqueyras

Gigondas's quieter neighbor — a Grenache-based southern Rhône red with comparable structure at lower prices. The connoisseur's value.

Why it works with Au Poivre Pepper Steak

Vacqueyras and Au Poivre Pepper Steak make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.

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Zinfandel

Classic

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

Why it works with Au Poivre Pepper Steak

Cut through Au Poivre Pepper Steak's fat with Zinfandel's grippy tannins; this is the pairing every steakhouse leans on.

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