Perle Noire
Various · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas
A prestige French brand finishing oysters in claire ponds — the extended finishing develops a dark-edged mantle and a distinctive earthy-vegetal complexity layered over the base brine and sweetness. A luxury product positioned alongside Gillardeau in the top tier of French oyster presentation.
Texturecreamy
Finishvegetal
Shellmedium, deep-cupped
Finishing complexity should not be masked by acid.
Pair with
ChampagneChablis Grand Cru
Details
Cultivationclaire-finishing · 3+ years plus finishingWaterVarious French growing areasAppearancemedium · deep-cupped · dark mantle
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