Bouzigues
Bouzigues · Atlantic Coast, France
Warm-water origin shows in a softer, rounder brine with a pronounced sweetness and a fleshy, plump texture.
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, deep-cupped
The Bouzigues is the one mainstream French Pacific where lemon makes a genuine argument. The high brine and iodine intensity benefit from a cut of acid in a way
Pair with
Picpoul de PinetFino SherryRosé de Provence (dry, pale)
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
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