coq au vin
Noun
Meaning
chicken and onions and mushrooms braised in red wine and seasonings
Source: WordNetHypernyms
Examples
I first heard the phrase "coq au vin" back during first-year french class in high school.
But of course the book does have classics -- croque-monsieur, coq au vin, steak frites, duck terrine.
Case in point: Boeuf bourguignon, another French classic, is essentially coq au vin made with chunks of stewing beef instead of fowl.
Crunchy, rich, salty and a great vehicle for the expertly made coq au vin (and salsa) on top.
From my point of view, I would say that the French national dish should be something like the "coq au vin" or the "Civet de Lapin".
Personal faves - coq au vin, chicken with morels and the beef tartare!"