Barataria Bay
Barataria Bay · Gulf Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
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.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium-large, elongated
Very low brine — lemon is essential.
Pair with
Pinot GrisDemi-Sec VouvrayLight Lagerhot saucehorseradish
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium-large · elongated
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