Carlingford Lough

Carlingford Lough · Atlantic Coast, Ireland

Crassostrea gigas

High, clean brine from the cold Irish sea inlet, firm-creamy texture, and a long mineral finish.

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

Salinity5/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishsweet

Pair with

Chablis (Premier Cru)Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lieGuinness or dry Irish stout
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The reference version.

High, clean brine from the cold Irish sea inlet, firm-creamy texture, and a long mineral finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
5
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationsuspended-trayAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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