Quick answer
Pair caviar with a dry, crisp, well-chilled Champagne — a Brut or Extra Brut — so its acidity and fine bubbles cleanse the palate between spoonfuls, with Crown Caviars tins from AED 525 per 50g delivered refrigerated across the UAE.
Caviar and Champagne are the classic luxury pairing, and for good reason: the bubbles and freshness of the wine lift the salty, buttery richness of the roe. Here is how to match them for an evening in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE.
Why Champagne works with caviar
Caviar is rich, briny and delicate. A dry sparkling wine brings acidity and fine bubbles that refresh the palate after each spoonful, so every taste of caviar feels as clean as the first.
Look for a dry style such as Brut or Extra Brut. Very sweet wines tend to overpower the subtle flavour of the roe.
Matching the wine to the caviar
Softer, buttery caviars such as Beluga (from AED 850 per 50g) reward a refined, elegant Champagne that does not compete with them. Nuttier, more savoury caviars such as Russian Asetra (from AED 575 per 50g) can stand up to a wine with a little more body.
For a first tasting, an approachable Baeri (from AED 525 per 50g) with a classic Brut is an easy and elegant place to begin.
Serving both at their best
Serve the Champagne well chilled and keep the caviar on ice at the table, so both stay cold throughout the evening.
Use a mother-of-pearl spoon (from AED 80) rather than metal, and taste the caviar on its own first, then sip the wine, so you notice how each changes the other.
Keep the rest of the table simple
Let the caviar and wine be the stars. Plain blinis, crème fraîche or lightly buttered toast are enough, and a mother-of-pearl spoon keeps the pearls whole.
Caviar prices at Crown Caviars
| Caviar | From (50g) |
|---|---|
| Baeri | AED 525 |
| Russian Asetra | AED 575 |
| Imperial | AED 625 |
| Kaluga Beluga | AED 675 |
| Royal Beluga | AED 775 |
| Caspian Black Beluga | AED 850 |
| Caspian Gray Beluga | AED 950 |
| Caviar Hybrid | AED 1,100 |
| Golden Imperial | AED 1,250 |
Prices are VAT-inclusive, in AED. Caviar tins are also available in 125g, 250g, 500g and 1kg.
Frequently asked
Which Champagne goes best with caviar?
A dry, crisp Champagne such as Brut or Extra Brut is the classic choice, because its acidity and fine bubbles refresh the palate between spoonfuls.
Should Champagne for caviar be sweet or dry?
Dry. Sweeter styles can overpower the delicate flavour of the roe, so choose Brut or Extra Brut.
How cold should caviar and Champagne be?
Both should be served well chilled. Keep the caviar tin over a bowl of crushed ice at the table and the Champagne in an ice bucket.
Where can I buy caviar in Dubai for a Champagne evening?
Crown Caviars delivers caviar refrigerated across Dubai, the UAE and the GCC, with tins from AED 525 per 50g.