Pousse en Claire

Marennes-Oléron · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas

Mild brine, noticeably sweet — the lowest salt entry of any Marennes-Oléron grade.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality2/5

Umami4/5

Texturecreamy

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

Four months of careful pond management went into building the sweetness this oyster has. Acid dismantles it in seconds. This is one of the clearest cases in oys

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs Champagne (Grande Cuvée or vintage)Chablis Grand Cru (Valmur or Les Clos)Sauternes (just a few drops, not a full pairing)

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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