Siberian (Baerii), French

Acipenser baerii

Dordogne, Périgord, France·France·Accessible

The world's most-produced caviar species, raised in the clean rivers of Périgord. Small, smooth beads with a gentle pop, mild nuttiness, and a fresh, clean finish. The friendliest introduction to genuine caviar — unpretentious and honest.

Salinity
2Butteriness
3Nuttiness
3Umami
3Complexity
3
Pop
medium
Finish
Nutty
Texture
smooth
Grain
small
Colour
dark grey
Blini service
Recommended

Mild and fresh; the friendliest blini caviar for first-timers. The full traditional service — blini, crème fraîche, chives — was practically designed for this grade.

Pairings

Champagne
Brut NV Champagne, Crémant de Limoux
Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Picpoul de Pinet
Spirits
Chilled vodka, Dry white port

Production

Source
farmed
Producer
Caviar de Neuvic (Dordogne, France)
Processing
malossol
Grade
classic

Legal & sourcing

Farmed Baerii; fully legal in the US. The most widely produced caviar species worldwide.

CITES Appendix II — international trade requires documentation. Wild harvest is banned; all commercial product is farmed.

At a menu

Best entry point: gentle, nutty, approachable. Great for a first tasting or a crowd.

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Where to buy

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Common questions

What does Siberian (Baerii), French taste like?

The world's most-produced caviar species, raised in the clean rivers of Périgord. Small, smooth beads with a gentle pop, mild nuttiness, and a fresh, clean finish. The friendliest introduction to genuine caviar — unpretentious and honest. On Roemance's 1–5 scale it rates salinity 2, butteriness 3, nuttiness 3, umami 3, and complexity 3, with a nutty finish and a smooth texture.

What should I drink with Siberian (Baerii), French?

Brut NV Champagne, Crémant de Limoux, Sauvignon Blanc, Picpoul de Pinet, Chilled vodka, Dry white port. Serve it with blini, crème fraîche, potato.

Is Siberian (Baerii), French legal to buy in the United States?

Yes. Farmed Baerii; fully legal in the US. The most widely produced caviar species worldwide. The species is listed on CITES Appendix II, so international trade requires documentation and all commercial product is farmed.

Where does Siberian (Baerii), French come from?

Siberian (Baerii), French is farmed in Dordogne, Périgord, France (France), from Acipenser baerii, cured malossol and graded classic.

Does Siberian (Baerii), French work on blini?

Yes — Mild and fresh; the friendliest blini caviar for first-timers. The full traditional service — blini, crème fraîche, chives — was practically designed for this grade.