Audierne
Audierne · Atlantic Coast, France
Ostrea edulis
Audierne Bay faces the full open Atlantic at the southwest tip of Brittany — O. edulis grown here develop extreme mineral character and pronounced metallic finish from the cold, vigorous Atlantic exposure. Very rare commercially.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur LieChablis Grand Cru
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The reference version.
Audierne Bay faces the full open Atlantic at the southwest tip of Brittany — O. edulis grown here develop extreme mineral character and pronounced metallic finish from the cold, vigorous Atlantic exposure. Very rare commercially.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsWaterBaie d'AudierneAppearancemedium · flat
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