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Which wine to drink with caviar ?
Caviar is an exceptional delicacy that calls for wines of great finesse. To bring out its salty flavors, choose dry, crisp white wines such as an Alsace Riesling or a lightly sweet sparkling wine such as a Crémant d'Alsace Extra-Brut.
Caviar is THE ultimate luxury food. Because it's not something you eat every day, maybe even once in a lifetime, you can't miss out on pairing it with the perfect wine! Remember that caviar is a gourmet food made from sturgeon eggs (the term caviar is reserved for sturgeon eggs only). There are several families of sturgeon. Among the best known are wild caviars: beluga, oscietra, sevruga, sterlet, and sturio; and farmed caviar.
Which Alsace wines pair perfectly with caviar? Discover our selection of wines to enhance caviar, also known as "black gold," and reveal all its aromas to impress your guests. Which pairings should you choose? Here are our answers!
With caviar, dare to try Crémant d'Alsace!
When we talk about caviar, we very often associate it with Champagne, as this is the first exceptional cuvée that comes to mind. However, Crémant d'Alsace is also a wine that can stand up to such a delicacy. This sparkling wine is such a good food and wine pairing that it will make its Champagne neighbor blush.
This sparkling wine should be served very lightly chilled to perfectly complement the iodine notes of caviar. We recommend our Crémant Extra-Brut, a lively and precise wine with a floral attack and an elegant finish.
An Alsace wine to pair with caviar?
Caviar and dry white wine
If there is one white wine from Alsace that pairs perfectly with caviar, it is Alsace Riesling. This grape variety produces beautiful dry wines that are aromatic, distinguished, elegant, and powerful. Riesling is the ultimate companion for seafood dishes!
Choose a very dry wine so as not to mask the flavors of the caviar. Our Riesling Exception is the perfect pairing: this exceptional cuvée is made for the most refined dishes.
Caviar and red wine
Red wine is not at all suitable for caviar. This dish has a very distinctive and particular taste that can only be brought out by perfectly dry and crisp white wines.
Looking for other pairings for delicious seafood dishes? Discover our food and wine pairing tips for oysters and seafood. And for your food and wine pairings for the holiday season, check out our tips on foie gras and salmon!
Enjoy!
To accompany caviar as it deserves, focus on precision and freshness. An Extra-Brut Crémant or a dry Riesling will reveal all the nobility and subtlety of this "black gold." Avoid sweet or red wines, which would upset the delicate balance of this refined pairing. Whether for a special occasion or an exceptional moment, these elegant combinations will make your tasting experience shine.
