Kristal Caviar is Kaviari’s flagship caviar and one of the most highly regarded selections in its portfolio, particularly favored by chefs working in fine dining. Sourced from the hybrid sturgeon species Acipenser schrenckii × Huso dauricus, this caviar is distinguished by its olive-green to golden pearls, firm texture, and refined structure.
Kaviari describes it as the preferred caviar of many of its chef partners, reflecting its strong reputation in professional gastronomy. On the palate, Kristal develops a rich and layered flavor profile with a notably long finish, characterized by fresh almond notes alongside subtle honeyed and floral nuances.
The grains are compact and resilient, delivering the clean pop and textural precision expected from premium caviar. Farmed in China under carefully selected sourcing partnerships, Kristal represents Kaviari’s modern approach to caviar, combining traceability with French expertise in maturation and selection.
Within the brand’s range, it occupies a premium position as a product that balances intensity, elegance, and consistency, making it one of the defining expressions of the Kaviari house.
Producer
Kaviari is a Paris-based caviar house founded in 1980 by Jacques Nebot and Raphaël Bouchez. The brand specializes in selecting, maturing and distributing premium caviar, with a strong focus on traceability, consistency and close relationships with carefully chosen sturgeon farms.
Originally created during the era of wild caviar, Kaviari later adapted to the global shift toward farmed sturgeon, maintaining its role as a specialist rather than a conventional producer. Its portfolio includes several caviar selections such as Kristal, Ossetra, Baeri, Sevruga and Beluga, alongside smoked fish, taramas, seafood delicacies and fine grocery products.
Kaviari is particularly respected among chefs and luxury restaurants, supplying many high-end culinary establishments in France and abroad. The brand’s Paris site, La Manufacture Kaviari, also functions as a space dedicated to caviar maturation, tasting, education and professional exchange.
Its identity combines French gourmet savoir-faire with a contemporary approach to responsible sourcing and product transparency. Today, Kaviari is considered one of the important modern caviar houses in France, positioned between traditional luxury gastronomy and chef-driven fine dining.