Perles Blanches

Thau Lagoon · Mediterranean, France · Crassostrea gigas

Mediterranean lagoon character — warm, calm Thau produces plump, meaty oysters with lower brine than Atlantic varieties and a distinctive umami-vegetal finish from the rich phytoplankton environment.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness3/5

Minerality2/5

Umami4/5

Textureplump

Finishvegetal

Shellmedium, round

Mediterranean character and umami richness benefit from acid to cut through.

Pair with

Picpoul de PinetRosé de Provence

Details

Cultivationsuspended-longline · 18–24 monthsWaterÉtang de ThauAppearancemedium · round

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