Arcachon

Bassin d'Arcachon · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas

Mild brine with a gentle iodine note — lower in salt than Breton or Norman Pacifics, softer in character than Bouzigues.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The mild profile accepts a few drops without losing itself. The French basin tradition involves rye bread and butter as the accompaniment rather than lemon — wh

Pair with

Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux dry white)Graves Blanc or Pessac-Léognan BlancCold Muscadet or Picpoul de Pinet

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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