Quiberon
Presqu'île de Quiberon · Atlantic Coast, France
Ostrea edulis
Southern Brittany flat oyster from the sheltered Quiberon Bay — slightly less intense than Audierne due to bay protection, but still a deeply mineral, metallic O. edulis with hazelnut character and a long, complex finish.
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Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
MuscadetChablis
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The reference version.
Southern Brittany flat oyster from the sheltered Quiberon Bay — slightly less intense than Audierne due to bay protection, but still a deeply mineral, metallic O. edulis with hazelnut character and a long, complex finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsWaterBaie de QuiberonAppearancemedium · flat
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