The results of The Black Pearl Awards
2026
On March 10th, 2026, the Gstaad Yacht Club provided the elegant setting for the first edition of The Black Pearl Awards. In a venue defined by Alpine sophistication, discretion, and long-standing tradition, leading producers, experts, and world acclaimed Chefs gathered to celebrate excellence in one of gastronomy’s most refined delicacies.
The Black Pearl Awards were created to recognise the finest caviars from around the world, honouring craftsmanship, quality, and the enduring heritage of sturgeon roe.
Following a rigorous tasting and evaluation process, the jury of the inaugural Black Pearl Awards selected the caviars that best exemplify excellence in quality, craftsmanship, and sensory refinement. The 2026 winners represent the highest expression of this exceptional delicacy.
| Award / Category | Product | Score | Medal | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pearl Award – Master of Excellence | ||||
| Caviar Beluga Imperial Huso Huso Unpasteurised | 87/100 | Iran | ||
| Fresh Siberian | ||||
| Oona Caviar Classic 103 | 78/100 | Gold | Switzerland | |
| Eichinger Siberian Baerii | 71/100 | Silver | Austria | |
| Pisani Dossi Siberian | 67/100 | Bronze | Italy | |
| Fresh Ossetra | ||||
| Oona Osietra Carat | 69/100 | Gold | Switzerland | |
| Lianozoff Ossetra Imperial | 65/100 | Silver | China | |
| Fresh Hybrid | ||||
| Lianozoff Grand Chef | 75/100 | Gold | China | |
| Pisani Dossi Osetra | 74/100 | Silver | Italy | |
| Cavian Royal Premium Gold | 71/100 | Bronze | China | |
| Fresh Beluga | ||||
| Caviar Beluga Imperial Huso Huso | 87/100 | Gold | Iran | |
| Fresh with E285 – Siberian | ||||
| Prunier Caviar Paris | 68/100 | Gold | France | |
| Prunier Caviar | 66/100 | Silver | France | |
| Prunier Caviar Saint-James | 64/100 | Bronze | France | |
| Fresh with E285 – Ossetra | ||||
| Prunier Oscetre Superieur | 73/100 | Gold | France | |
| Caviar Imperial Oscietra Gold | 72/100 | Silver | China | |
| Prunier Oscietre Classique | 71/100 | Bronze | France | |
| Fresh with E285 – Hybrid | ||||
| Caviar Royal Premium | 70/100 | Gold | China | |
| Fresh with E285 – Beluga | ||||
| Caviar Imperial Beluga Huso Huso | 86/100 | Gold | Iran |
* Only caviars with a score higer than 60/100 are included in the final rankings
