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Place the steak flat in a large nonreactive dish such as glass or porcelain.
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Using the tip of a sharp knife, lightly score the top of the steak diagonally in a large crisscross pattern to make what looks like 1-inch diamonds across the steak.
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This allows the marinade to penetrate into the meat.
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In a 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together the wine, olive oil, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Stir in the shallots and garlic.
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Pour the marinade over and under the steak until its completely coated.
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Scatter the tarragon on top.
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Cover the dish with plastic wrap and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
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Half an hour before serving, remove the steak from the refrigerator and heat a charcoal grill with a layer of hot coals.
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(You can also set a gas grill on medium-high heat.)
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Sprinkle the steak with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
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Discard the remaining marinade.
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Grill the steak for about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Place the steak on a clean plate, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
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Slice the steak thin, cutting diagonally across the grain.
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Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.