Malpeque

Malpeque Bay and surrounding waters · Atlantic Coast, Canada

Crassostrea virginica

Moderate brine, rounded entry — not assertive.

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

Salinity4/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturelean
Finishsweet

Pair with

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

The reference version.

Moderate brine, rounded entry — not assertive.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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