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.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
MuscadetChablisCalvadosrye bread and butter
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The reference version.
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.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterBaie des VeysAppearancemedium · elongated
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