Sturgeon River
History
Our farm is located in Yunnan, in south-west China, on the high Tibetan plateau, at an altitude of over 1,950 metres. Managed by two brothers who have been in business for around twenty years, the farm has several basins cascading directly into the river, with no industry upstream. This means that the sturgeons are close to the source and enjoy optimum living conditions, feeding mainly on natural food.
The
species
Schrenckii-Dauricus: a cross between an Acipenser Schrenckii and a Huso Dauricus, it is bred mainly in China. If it reaches maturity at the age of 8-10 years, it can live up to 60 years and reach a weight of 50 kilos. Its caviar, with its large grains, varies from amber to anthracite and has an iodised, buttery taste that lingers in the mouth.
Osciètre: found in the wild in the Caspian Sea and the Danube, it is also farmed in countries such as China, Italy, Germany and Uruguay. Reaching maturity at 10-11 years of age, it can live to be 50 years old and weigh over 20 kilos. Exceptionally fine, its amber-coloured caviar reveals notes of hazelnut on the mid-palate.
Acipenser Baerii: native to Siberia, it is farmed mainly in France, China and Germany. When it reaches maturity at the age of 7-8 years, it can live up to 20 years and weigh up to 15 kilos. The Baerii is the most widely produced species on the international market. Its caviar is distinguished by its small, delicate brown grains, which reveal subtle woody aromas and a hint of hazelnut on the palate.
