Napa and Bordeaux, dressed for dinner
Lakeside Market · Plano · French Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 25, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Mignon Plano’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list at Mignon reads exactly like the room looks — polished, upscale, and built to impress a certain kind of guest. Napa Cabs and Bordeaux heavyweights dominate the page, and the price tags match the white tablecloth energy. If you know what you want, you'll find it. If you're looking for a surprise, keep scrolling.
The list clocks in somewhere between 80 and 150 bottles, anchored hard in Napa Valley and Bordeaux with secondary representation from Burgundy and the Rhône. Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Stag's Leap are all present — recognizable names that sell themselves without much effort from the floor staff. Château Margaux makes an appearance for the big spenders, which fits the French steakhouse concept but doesn't exactly push anyone outside their comfort zone. There's nothing wrong here, but the list feels curated for the guest who already knows what they're ordering before they sit down.
With 12 to 20 by-the-glass options, there's enough to work with across a full dinner without feeling cornered. The pours trend toward the same crowd-pleasers that anchor the bottle list — expect Napa Cabs and approachable reds to dominate. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority, so don't count on finding something new on your third visit.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently punches above its price point relative to the flashier names on this list. It's the bottle that makes you look smart without requiring a second mortgage — a genuinely well-made Alexander Valley Cab that holds its own in this company.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap tends to get overshadowed by louder names at steakhouses, but this is serious Napa history — the winery that put California on the map at the 1976 Paris Tasting. Worth ordering for the story alone, and the wine backs it up.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and at a restaurant at this price tier you're paying a significant premium for a bottle you could grab at any wine shop. It's a fine wine, but the markup at a place like this makes it a losing value play.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's fruit-forward, vanilla-tinged Alexander Valley Cab is basically engineered for a heavily marbled ribeye. The oak and ripe dark fruit stand up to the char and fat without overwhelming the beef — it's a reliable combination that earns its reputation.
The Bottom Line
Mignon is a dependable upscale steakhouse wine list — it won't challenge you, but it also won't let you down. Send a friend here if they want a classic Napa Cab with a great steak and don't need the wine to tell a story.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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