Mont Saint-Michel

Baie du Mont Saint-Michel · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas

The Bay of Mont Saint-Michel has exceptional tidal amplitude — one of the highest in Europe. This extreme flushing produces an intensely briny, mineral oyster with strong iodine character.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness2/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishmineral

Shellmedium, elongated

Strong iodine and brine need no enhancement.

Pair with

Chablis Grand CruChampagne Brut Nature

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterBay of Mont Saint-MichelAppearancemedium · elongated

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