Malpeque

Malpeque Bay and surrounding waters · Atlantic Coast, Canada · Crassostrea virginica

Moderate brine, rounded entry — not assertive.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturelean

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The moderate brine and clean finish of a peak Malpeque handles citrus without being overwhelmed. Standard practice. Don't feel obligated. The oyster is clean an

Pair with

Chablis (village or Premier Cru)Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lieCold Canadian Lager (Molson, Moosehead)

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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