Gillardeau No.2 oyster

Gillardeau No.2

Marennes-Oléron · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas

The brine arrives softly — lower than an open-sea Pacific at the same size, because the claire's reduced salinity has already pulled it back.

Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami4/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, deep-cupped

Gillardeau's value is in its balance and nutty finish. Heavy acid flattens both.

Pair with

Brut ChampagneMuscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lieChablis (unoaked)

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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