Which Champagne to Pair with Caviar

Caviar and champagne have always been considered the quintessential match when one mentions gourmet pairings.

When enjoying caviar and champagne, only the driest champagne is proper. Champagne selected for caviar should be brut or extra-sec. The dryness of champagne relates to the amount of sugar added to it. French brut has a sugar content between 0.5% to 1.5%, while French extra-sec has a sugar content between 1% to 2%. Compare this to a demi-sec or a doux, which can have a sugar content above 6%.

The most frequently selected champagne in fine restaurants paired with caviar is Dom Pérignon, the leader in the Moët et Chandon line. Vintages are a matter of personal choice, but 1990 seems perfect with Ossetra caviar. Taittinger is another popular choice, as well has vintage Krug.

In the end, personal preferences, as well as your purse or wallet, dictate the choice you make.

Good caviar and good champagne go hand-in-hand. Don't just serve caviar; present it, It is entirely worth it!