Cotuit

Cotuit Bay · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Noticeably sweeter entry than Wellfleet — the groundwater salinity reduction shows up immediately. Plump, creamy flesh. Faint nuttiness.

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

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Blanc de Blancs Champagne or Crémant de LoireSancerre Blanc or Pouilly-FuméNew England wheat beer or witbier
Always start here

The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 4, minerality 2, umami 3 of 5, with a sweet finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped
Taste them tonight
Find an oyster bar ↗book a table

Shucking these yourself? The Oyster Kit

Links open the merchant’s site. Some links may earn Oysterminds a commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, Oysterminds earns from qualifying purchases. Availability varies by season and region.