Bow Ties & Caviar

Tasting notes of the Curator

Bow Ties & Caviar is a minimalist’s dream with a maximalist’s soul. At its center is the Astara Platine Caviar—an exquisite Shrenkii x Dauricus hybrid, prized for its glossy pearls, creamy body, and lingering ocean whisper. This caviar offers a delicate salinity and a nuanced nuttiness, more velvet than brine, making it a gateway to the world of roe for both seasoned aficionados and newcomers.

To serve it right, we’ve included Dom Petroff’s mini blinis—pillowy, golden rounds that crisp at the edges when warmed—and Bordier’s legendary crème fraîche, the silken companion to any serious caviar moment. Completing the scene is a bottle of Pol Roger Pure Extra Brut Champagne, whose bone-dry structure and tight mousse act like a blade of light: refreshing the palate with every sip, allowing the roe’s texture and nuance to shine. This is indulgence pared down to its most essential, most elegant form.

What’s in this bundle

• Astara Platine Caviar – Shrenkii x Dauricus (30g)
• Dom Petroff Mini Blinis (16 pcs, frozen)
• Bordier Crème Fraîche
• Pol Roger Pure Extra Brut Champagne (750ml)

Pairings and Suggestions

This is a ready-made ritual: open, assemble, savor.

• Defrost the mini blinis gently and warm them in a dry skillet or oven.
• Spoon a small dollop of crème fraîche on each blini, followed by a generous kiss of caviar. Serve immediately.
• Sip Pol Roger Pure between bites—the high acidity and fine bubbles cut through the richness with remarkable clarity.
• Alternative serving: For the purist, serve caviar simply, on a mother-of-pearl spoon over shaved ice, with a shot of chilled vodka or the champagne on hand.
• Optional additions: Add shaved hard-boiled egg, chives, or shallots on the side for a classic service. But restraint is elegance here.

Small Luxuries, Big Memories

Caviar has long stood for luxury, but its true charm lies in ritual. The clink of a spoon against glass, the hush that falls over the room as the first pearl hits the tongue—it’s less about extravagance and more about intention. In Russian and Persian courts, caviar was once medicine; in 19th-century France, it became fashion. Today, in this bundle, it becomes memory: the toast that turns an evening into an occasion. Bow Ties & Caviar isn’t just a gift—it’s a moment that lingers.

Storage Instructions

Keep caviar refrigerated at -2°C to +4°C and consume within 48 hours of opening. Store blinis in freezer and crème fraîche in the refrigerator upon arrival. Champagne should be chilled upright in the fridge for at least 24 hours before serving.