Polanco Oscierta Grand Cru Black Label 30g

Polanco Oscierta Grand Cru Black Label is the top five percent selection from the producer's Siberian Reserve line, sourced from Acipenser Baerii sturgeon. This reserve caviar is hand-sorted for the largest eggs and lightest color gradations, then dry-salted and matured in original 1.7-kilogram tins for two to four months before final repacking at the moment of delivery. Each female sturgeon is selected by ultrasound at optimal maturation, ensuring the roe is extracted at peak ripeness. The Grand Cru designation reflects both the size grading and the extended aging protocol, a process that amplifies the butter and nut character inherent to well-matured Siberian caviar. Polanco operates under craft protocols shaped by wild and natural environmental conditions, applying traditional salting methods that date back generations in caviar production. The Acipenser Baerii species, native to Siberian river systems, yields eggs with a delicate membrane and a flavor profile that balances sweetness with savory depth. The extended maturation in mother tins—larger vessels that allow the salt to cure the eggs evenly without bruising—is the key technical step that sets this Black Label apart from younger caviars. The final repacking is timed to preserve the texture and prevent oxidation, so the product arrives at full expression. The flavor is butter-forward with hazelnut undertones and a faint salinity that lingers without overpowering the palate. The eggs pop cleanly on the tongue, releasing a smooth, almost creamy finish that speaks to the careful salting and aging. Serve it on blini with crème fraîche or directly from the tin with a mother-of-pearl spoon to avoid metallic interference. Pair with a brut Champagne or a chilled vodka to match the richness without masking the complexity. This is caviar for expert palates who want every sensation the product can deliver—elegance, power, and a full spectrum of umami. In stock at Off Premise in Lincoln Park.