Maine Belon
Damariscotta River · Atlantic Coast, USA
Ostrea edulis
European flat seed grown in Maine's Damariscotta River — the cold, mineral-rich Maine water gives these transplanted O. edulis an aggressive brine and intense metallic depth, arguably sharper than French-grown Belons.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
Chablis Grand CruBlanc de Blancs Champagne
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The reference version.
European flat seed grown in Maine's Damariscotta River — the cold, mineral-rich Maine water gives these transplanted O. edulis an aggressive brine and intense metallic depth, arguably sharper than French-grown Belons.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–6 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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