Brest

Rade de Brest · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas

The sheltered Rade de Brest still connects powerfully to the Atlantic — Brest oysters are firmly briny with strong mineral character, the Atlantic edge of Brittany expressed in a shell.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness2/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishmineral

Shellmedium, elongated

Atlantic brine and mineral need no acid addition.

Pair with

Muscadet sur LieChablis

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated

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