Coq au Riesling

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4 Poussins (baby chickens), about 1 1/4 pounds each

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup minced shallots

4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

1 1/4 cup dry Riesling wine

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/4 cups fresh chicken stock or canned chicken broth

24 pearl onions, peeled and boiled for 10 minutes

12 large wild mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

4 small or baby turnips, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces and blanched for 2-3 minutes

4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces and blanched for 2-3 minutes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 l/2 teaspoons dried

6 thick slices bacon, diced and Sauteed