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.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness2/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishmineral

Pair with

Muscadet sur LieChablis
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The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 2, minerality 4, umami 2 of 5, with a mineral finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

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

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