Tsarskaya

Tsarskaya · Atlantic Coast, France

Cold, high brine — closer to a premium Atlantic Eastern than a typical Pacific.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Texturefirm

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

A few drops don't ruin the Tsarskaya — the brine is robust enough to absorb them. The mineral close and hazelnut note are more distinct without acid, however. T

Pair with

Champagne Blanc de BlancsChablis Grand CruMuscadet sur lie

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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