Margaux (France)
Super Tuscan (Italy)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Italy)
Brunello di Montalcino (Italy)
Syrah (World)
Côtes du Rhône North (France)
Cabernet Sauvignon (World)
Malbec (Argentina)
A juicy Chateaubriand requires an elegant wine that can stand up to the bold flavor of the meat. A red wine is needed, but not so big that it overwhelms the meat.
The wine choice should consider if the meat is rare, medium or well-done. Charred and bitter? Creamy or peppery sauce?
The wine should have both tannins and a good backbone of acidity.