Brest Native

Rade de Brest · Atlantic Coast, France

Ostrea edulis

The flat oyster from the same Brest bay that produces the C. gigas — but the O. edulis here is rarer, more complex, and far more demanding. Intense mineral-metallic depth from the bay's Atlantic connection, with hazelnut and copper notes and a very long finish.

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

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality5/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic

Pair with

Muscadet sur LieChablis Grand Cru
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The reference version.

The flat oyster from the same Brest bay that produces the C. gigas — but the O. edulis here is rarer, more complex, and far more demanding. Intense mineral-metallic depth from the bay's Atlantic connection, with hazelnut and copper notes and a very long finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsAppearancemedium · flat

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