Akkeshi
Akkeshi · Pacific Coast, Japan
Crassostrea gigas
The cold hits first, then the mineral — not brine so much as the sensation of pure cold seawater that has been concentrated and clarified.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishsweet
Pair with
Chablis Grand CruBlanc de Blancs Champagne (vintage)Dry Sake (Junmai Daiginjo, chilled)
Always start here
The reference version.
The cold hits first, then the mineral — not brine so much as the sensation of pure cold seawater that has been concentrated and clarified.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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