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.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet

Pair with

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

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

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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