2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
½ cup (125 mL) onion, diced
2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 mL) milk
¼ cup (50 mL) white wine
Melt butter in a heavy bottom pot on med high heat, then sauté onions until translucent. Slowly whisk in flour until it starts to become stiff, let it sweat for a few minutes, incorporate milk, continue to stir while sauce reduces. Remove from heat, add ¼ cup white wine then pass through a strainer.