Ingredients

9 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons 

2 shallots, thinly sliced 

3/4 teaspoon Champagne vinegar 

1 1/4 cups dry white wine 

2 fresh thyme sprigs 

2 tablespoons heavy cream 

1/4 cup grainy mustard 

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 

Preparation

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent. Add vinegar, wine, and thyme, and continue to cook until reduced by two-thirds. Add cream and reduce until thick. Whisk in remaining 8 tablespoons butter. Strain through a fine sieve. Fold in mustard, and season with salt and pepper.