Imperial Gold Special Reserve

Opulent and creamy, with gentle sweetness, buttery depth and an impeccably balanced finish. A rare delicacy served by top chefs.

Imperial Gold Special Reserve is a premium grade of caviar distinguished by its dark golden roe, featuring eggs measuring between 3.2 and 3.4 millimetres. Known for its radiant amber pearls and balanced flavor profile, this hybrid caviar combines the structure of Huso dauricus (Beluga) with the supple roundness of Acipenser schrenckii. It comes from sturgeon raised in certified aquaculture facilities in mineral-rich, spring-fed pools along the Amur River — never wild-caught — where maturation takes approximately twelve to fifteen years, allowing the pearls to develop their characteristic natural snap and golden hue.

Each pearl in the Imperial Gold Special Reserve exhibits a firm, smooth surface with a resilient structure. Its appearance is distinguished by a deep, dark golden coloration that signifies quality and rarity. The caviar's texture is firm yet smooth, offering a precise pop with each bite. The flavor is opulent and balanced, starting with a clean briny note that transitions into a rich, buttery depth. Aromatic nuances include subtle hints of brioche, almond, and fresh dairy, complemented by a refined salinity. The finish is long, elegant, and rounded, emphasizing its luxurious profile.

The caviar is ideal for occasions where visual presentation is as important as taste. It is suitable for premium seafood experiences and celebratory events, especially where the appearance of golden pearls enhances the presentation. The Imperial Gold Special Reserve pairs well with warm blinis, cultured butter, and delicate seafood such as scallops, langoustine, crab, and oysters. For beverages, it complements vintage Brut Champagne or a dry, mineral-driven white wine.

The product ships in a sealed container and does not include additional accompaniments. Keep the sealed tin refrigerated at 0-5°C. Once opened, return it to the fridge between servings and consume within 24 hours. Serve chilled with a mother-of-pearl or bone spoon.

Texture: Firm, smooth
Aromatic notes: Buttery, lightly salty and refined
Flavour profile: Buttery, creamy and rounded, with gentle salinity and hints of brioche crumb, almond and fresh dairy, long elegant finish
Perfect Pairings: Serve with warm blinis, cultured butter, or delicate seafood such as scallops, langoustine, crab and oysters. Pair with vintage Brut Champagne or a dry, mineral-driven white wine

Huso dauricus x Acipenser schrenckii Roe (Imperial Gold hybrid), salt, preservative: sodium tetraborate. Allergens: Fish.

We use an Express courier service. We dispatch Monday to Friday. Orders placed before 2pm are sent the same day for next-day delivery. Orders placed after 2pm are sent the next working day. An order placed on Friday before 2pm arrives on Saturday. Orders placed on Friday after 2pm and at the weekend are dispatched on Monday for delivery on Tuesday. For addresses in London Zones 1, 2 and 3, we offer same-day delivery by our own driver within 2 to 4 hours. Beleaev Caviar is delivered in specially refrigerated packaging with ice packs. This means that we can guarantee an unbroken cold chain throughout transit, until the moment your caviar reaches your door.

Seasonal Delivery Notice
During the festive seasons, courier networks across the UK and Europe are experiencing exceptionally high volumes.
While we dispatch all BELEAEV orders promptly and under strict cold-chain control, delivery times may occasionally extend to 1-3 business days.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Unfortunately, these seasonal delays are beyond our control, however, cold-chain integrity, freshness and product quality are always fully maintained.