What Kind of Wine Should I Drink With Caviar?

The strong flavours and long-lasting taste of the caviar require a wine that can accompany and support the aromatic power. However, not all caviars taste the same, the taste depends on the variety! Find out how to match this exceptional product.

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CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR: THE PERFECT MATCH

An exceptional dish needs an exceptional wine! A caviar tasting is the ideal occasion to bring out your best bottles of Champagne. Success is guaranteed as this pairing is appreciated by all. The freshness of the Champagne meets that of the caviar thanks to the fine bubbles that stimulate the taste buds to prepare the palate for an aromatic tsunami. The buttery and brioche-like aromas of the king of fine bubbles carefully coat the caviar grain, creating a harmony of flavours on the palate. Give priority to Extra-Brut Champagnes, or even Brut Nature, to ensure a lightness and length in the mouth equal to that of the caviar. Opt for the Blanc de Blancs, whose Chardonnay grape variety is more suited to the desired effect.

To accompany these rare and prestigious fish eggs, don't hesitate to try great Champagnes such as Dom Pérignon, Jacquesson or even the great cuvées of Bollinger. It is the ideal moment to bring out the great names in Champagne which were waiting to be tasted with a dish worthy of accompanying them!

Tip: Caviar is best eaten with a small spoon, but make sure you have Mother-of-pearl spoons. Stainless steel and silver unfortunately distort the fine flavours of caviar.

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CHAMPAGNES DOM PÉRIGNON

CHAMPAGNES BOLLINGER

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1ER AND GRAND CRU CHABLIS FOR SEVRUGA AND ACQUITAINE CAVIAR

One of the varieties of caviar, "sevruga", the Russian designation for the type of sturgeon, is particularly firm and iodized. In order to ensure a harmony between the aromatic persistence of the food and the wine, it is recommended to taste this caviar with a Chablis Premier or Grand Cru. The unparalleled minerality and freshness of a Grand Cru Chablis prepares and accompanies the palate for a caviar tasting with finesse. Be careful, however, to select a Chablis that has not been aged in new oak barrels. The oak aromas do not go well with the iodine flavours. Don't risk spoiling this prestigious marriage!

Prestigious Chablis wines also go wonderfully with Aquitaine caviar. For a regional and more affordable match, some Pessac-Léognan wines offer just the right amount of freshness, minerality and length on the palate to honour the caviar's powerful aromas. Here are our suggestions for white Pessac-Léognan wines:

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ALSATIAN RIESLINGS FOR OSCIETRA CAVIAR

Oscietra caviar is a variety that is well iodised, but it has a smoky character that the other varieties do not necessarily have. It is therefore recommended that an Alsatian Riesling be paired with Oscietra caviar. Riesling is undoubtedly the wine that goes best with the iodine in caviar. The lovely citrus and white flower notes offered by this northern grape variety bring a liveliness that balances the sometimes slightly fatty side that can be found in oscietra or beluga caviar. In addition, the Riesling variety brings subtle smoky notes that can also be found in caviar. Be careful, however, to choose a very dry Riesling and not a sweet one! For more complexity and aromatic persistence, choose a Grand Cru d'Alsace. Here are our suggestions for Alsatian wines:

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ALSACE GRAND CRU SCHOENENBOURG - MARCEL DEISS

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Fine Wine FroM ALSACE

A MUSCADET FOR BELUGA CAVIAR

The caviar and Muscadet pairing, be bold and try it! Although paradoxical to marry caviar, the most prestigious of dishes, with one of the most accessible wines, the match is divine! Let's call it a 'connoisseur's' pairing, since your guests who expect a prestigious cuvée to accompany the caviar may be disappointed. On the other hand, your wine-loving friends will undoubtedly thank you!

The lovely mineral and saline notes of the Muscadet blend perfectly with the pronounced and assertive aromas of the caviar. The fruitiness and sharpness of these Loire whites accentuate the finesse of the fish eggs.

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VODKA FOR AN ORIGINAL YET TRADITIONAL COMBINATION

Among the caviars on the market, Russian caviar is without doubt a benchmark. Consumed for generations in Russia, tradition dictates that caviar should be enjoyed with a glass of vodka! The vodka purifies and refreshes the palate in order to promote optimal tasting of the sturgeon eggs. The unique flavours of caviar explode in the mouth. However, it is important to select a pure, unflavoured premium vodka. As there is a tendency to flavour some vodkas, an overly aromatic alcohol may overpower the dish and stifle certain flavours. For a 100% traditional and 100% successful pairing, opt for a Beluga vodka. The name of this spirit refers to the beluga, a Russian sturgeon highly prized for its eggs.