Louisiana's famous pirate bay — Barataria Bay sits in the heart of the Mississippi delta, producing sweet, umami-rich oysters with virtually no brine. The delta's extraordinary phytoplankton abundance creates rapid growth and deep flavor.
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Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pair with
Pinot GrisDemi-Sec VouvrayLight Lagerhot saucehorseradish
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 1, sweetness 4, minerality 1, umami 4 of 5, with a sweet finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
1
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium-large · elongated
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