Paimpol

Anse de Paimpol and Côtes d'Armor · Atlantic Coast, France

Crassostrea gigas

Moderate to moderately high brine with the immediately identifiable Brittany cold-Atlantic character.

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

Salinity4/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishsweet

Pair with

Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie (aged)Brut ChampagneBreton Cidre Brut (Cornouaille AOC)
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The reference version.

Moderate to moderately high brine with the immediately identifiable Brittany cold-Atlantic character.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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