Caviar de Neuvic Bordier Caviar Butter by Michelin Chef Cyril Haberland – 25g

Tasting notes of the Curator

• This caviar butter opens with the unmistakable perfume of fine sturgeon roe—clean, marine, and delicately briny—folded seamlessly into the lush creaminess of Bordier butter. The texture is immediately captivating: supple, airy, and melting at the slightest warmth of the tongue. Unlike a sharp, saline caviar service, this preparation tempers intensity into elegance. The butter acts as both canvas and amplifier, allowing the roe’s subtle hazelnut nuances and gentle iodine whisper to unfold gradually rather than declare themselves all at once.
• There is a quiet sweetness from the cultured cream, a reminder of Bordier’s traditional kneading process, which preserves the butter’s elasticity and depth. The caviar itself—sourced from sustainably raised sturgeon at Caviar de Neuvic in Aquitaine—brings fine pearls that burst softly within the blend, offering a restrained pop of salinity that lingers cleanly. It is balanced, refined, and deeply French in spirit: indulgent without excess, complex without heaviness. This is not merely a condiment; it is a study in harmony between land and river, craft and cuisine.

Pairings and Suggestions

• This caviar butter invites simplicity—because true luxury does not need embellishment.
• For an elegant appetizer:

1. Lightly toast sourdough or brioche, then spread a generous layer while still warm.
2. Finish with a whisper of freshly cracked white pepper or a few delicate chives.

• For a refined dinner touch:

1. Melt a small quenelle over steamed new potatoes.
2. Add atop a just-set soft scrambled egg for a decadent brunch.
3. Stir into warm pasta with a splash of cream for a minimalist, Michelin-inspired sauce.

• If serving as part of a curated board, pair with chilled Champagne or a crisp mineral-driven white wine to echo the caviar’s saline elegance. Keep accompaniments restrained—this butter deserves the spotlight.

Where River Meets Cream

• In Aquitaine, Caviar de Neuvic has built a reputation for sustainable, environmentally respectful sturgeon farming—prioritizing water purity and careful maturation. Bordier, meanwhile, is revered in Brittany for reviving artisanal butter-making techniques, kneading and seasoning butter by hand to achieve its signature texture.
• Chef Cyril Haberland, awarded a Michelin star for his Bordeaux restaurant Le Clos d’Augusta, brings these two houses together with restraint rather than extravagance. The result is not theatrical luxury but composed sophistication. Caviar, often presented as a symbol of celebration, here becomes approachable—spreadable, shareable, woven into everyday gestures. It transforms breakfast into ceremony and dinner into memory. In this small jar lives a conversation between terroir and tide, craftsmanship and culinary vision.

Storage Instructions

• Keep refrigerated at 0–4°C. Once opened, consume within a few days for optimal freshness. Always use a clean utensil to preserve quality and prevent contamination. Do not freeze.