Utah Beach
Normandy · Atlantic Coast, France · Crassostrea gigas
Named for the famous D-Day landing beach nearby — Utah Beach oysters from the Baie des Veys are classic Normandy Pacific: firm, balanced brine, mild sweetness, and a clean mineral finish from the cold Channel waters.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, elongated
Norman balanced character accepts lemon.
Pair with
MuscadetChablisCalvadosrye bread and butter
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterBaie des VeysAppearancemedium · elongated
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