Grilled Steak au Poivre
Serves 4 Total preparation time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
	4 (16 oz.) Boneless Strip Steaks, brought to room temperature 1/4 cup cracked black, or black and white peppercorns Vegetable oil cooking spray 2000 Domaine de Panisse, Chateauneuf du Pape, Noble Revelation Drink from Jan. 2005 to Dec. 2016 Rating: 95 Market Price: $24.57 Tasting Notes: The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Noble Revelation was, in fact, a revelation. A dense purple-colored wine, it possesses terrific, pure black cherry and creme de cassis fruit with hints of graphite, smoke, and vanilla in the background. Full-bodied, with magnificent power, purity, and glycerin, this Chateauneuf cuts a broad swath across the palate with no hard edges. Nevertheless, there is plenty of tannin lurking underneath the huge, viscous texture. This deep wine displays tremendous potential. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. This up-and-coming Chateauneuf du Pape estate merits increasing attention from consumers. 2000 Chateau Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape, Roussanne Vieilles Vignes Drink Now through Dec. 2006 Rating: 99 Market Price: $109.99 Tasting Notes: The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is nearly perfect. I drank three bottles of this at La Beaugraviere restaurant during my trip to the Rhone Valley, and wish I had had the fortitude to drink even more. Probably the most thrilling dry white I have tasted in the last year, it possesses great intensity and unctuosity, yet extraordinary elegance with a viscous nose of honeyed caramel, pineapple, and apricots. Beautifully proportioned and full of mineral nuances, this is a tour de force in winemaking. Drink it over the next three years, and keep your fingers crossed that it will still deliver the same pleasure at age 10-15. 2000 Domaine de Marcoux, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes Drink Now through Dec. 2019 Rating: 100 Market Price: $204.75 Tasting Notes: The 2000 carries its 15% alcohol well. A compelling, magical offering, it is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. I would be thrilled to drink it anytime ... anywhere! The floral component of white flowers intermixed with melted licorice, blackberry liqueur, plums, and prunes is followed by an expansive, sexy, silky-textured, full-bodied Chateauneuf with great depth, purity, and lusciousness. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. It is a singular expression of Chateauneuf du Pape that is totally different than its peers. Strikingly rich, dense, and opulent, with a breathtaking array of complexity and flavors, its low acidity, ripe tannin, and wealth of glycerin suggest drinking it now and over the next 15-16 years. Catherine and Sophie Armenier continue to fashion one of France's greatest wines. There are 750 cases produced from 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, and 10% miscellaneous varietals. 2000 Domaine de Marcoux, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2000 Chateau Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape, Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2000 Domaine de Panisse, Chateauneuf du Pape, Noble Revelation
DIRECTIONS
	1. Trim the outer fat from the steak, or ask the butcher to do so. 2. Press the peppercorns into the meat on both sides. 3. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. The coals should be hot. 4. Grill the steaks for 7 minutes. Turn and grill for 8 to 10 minutes longer for medium rare, or until they reach the desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a warmed serving platter and let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving.