Étang du Nord

Îles de la Madeleine · Atlantic Coast, Canada

Crassostrea virginica

Oyster from the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence — isolated in the middle of the Gulf, the Madeleine Islands' cold, clear water produces clean, balanced Atlantic oysters with moderate brine and a precise mineral finish.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetQuebec Craft Lager
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The reference version.

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

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterÉtang du NordAppearancesmall · round

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