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.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Maine-grown European flat — serve absolutely plain.
Pair with
Chablis Grand CruBlanc de Blancs Champagne
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–6 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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