Catch of the Father

Tasting notes of the Curator

Catch of the Father is an ode to salt, depth, and elegance. This is the kind of seafood feast that requires no elaborate ritual—just reverence. The European blue lobster, flash-frozen to preserve its tender texture, offers a clean, sweet richness with every bite, while the frozen big langoustines bring delicate brininess and subtle umami—ideal for quick steaming, grilling, or butter poaching.

The caviar centerpiece—Astara’s Platine Shrenkii x Dauricus—is luminous and balanced, with a mellow nutty profile and pleasing creaminess that plays beautifully against the sea. Smoked sprats from Astara are silky, smoky, and versatile—perfect on toast or straight from the tin, while the tarama with summer truffle is a decadent spread that bridges brine and earth, enhancing bread, vegetables, or pasta with its lush, savory swirl.

Paired with a bottle of Château Chasse-Spleen Blanc Bordeaux, the entire ensemble is lifted with notes of citrus blossom, wet stone, and orchard fruit—a maritime match for this curated catch.

What’s in this bundle

• Frozen Big Langoustines
• European Blue Lobster, Flash Frozen (400g–500g)
• Astara Smoked Sprats
• Astara Tarama with Summer Truffle (Tuber Aestivum)
• Astara Platine Caviar – Shrenkii x Dauricus (30g)
• Château Chasse-Spleen Blanc Bordeaux

Pairings and Suggestions

Catch of the Father offers a spread that can be elegantly plated or playfully shared.

• Langoustines shine when steamed, grilled, or poached in garlic butter. Serve with lemon, aioli, or herbed olive oil.
• Lobster can be halved and grilled or roasted whole, dressed simply with butter such as Bordier butter and some herbs.
• Serve caviar on blinis, toast points, or with chilled cucumber rounds. Accompany with crème fraîche or shaved egg.
• Seafood Tarama pairs beautifully with fresh baguette, crackers, or sliced radish.
• Smoked sprats are excellent on dark rye, hardboiled egg, or in a salad of bitter greens.
• The white Bordeaux refreshes between bites with citrus acidity and clean minerality, tying together both smoked and sweet elements of the sea.

Depths of Legacy

The sea, like fatherhood, offers both mystery and steadiness. There is an old maritime superstition that the best catches come to those who wait with patience and precision—qualities not unlike the role of a parent. This bundle isn’t just about rare seafood; it’s a nod to the figures who taught us how to crack lobster shells, butter bread with restraint, and savor the quiet poetry of the table. Whether gifted or shared, Catch of the Father is a tide of gratitude wrapped in brine and beauty.

Storage Instructions

Keep lobster and langoustines frozen until ready to use. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Store caviar and tarama chilled at +2°C to +4°C and consume within 48 hours of opening. Keep smoked sprats refrigerated. Chill wine for at least 24 hours before serving.