The Fine de Claire Verte (green) Label Rouge

A product of superior quality, fine de claire Red Label, a label given by the French ministry of agriculture, is subjected to a highly demanding quality control regime.

The oyster must be finished in claires at a density and for a duration rigorously defined by the regulations. It should be round and tightly shut, and correspond to an index of shape taking into consideration its length breadth and depth. The quantity of flesh is considered as a proportion of the total weight of the oyster.

The Red Label fine de claire should present a characteristic green tint from its time in the claire. Finally, to guarantee optimal freshness the oyster should be sold and consumed a maximum of ten days after being taken from the water.

The green colour, so highly appreciated, is the result of the presence of the naviculus micro algae, filtered by the oyster which retains the pigment marennine.

This exceptional oyster is produced from October to May to respect its reproductive cycle and to guarantee them not to be milky.

Oysters quantity:

• Weight recommended for 1 person : Between 6 to 12 pieces per person
• Storage : about 5 days after the packing date
• Packing: Original wood bow. We don’t offer any oyster opening service

The Pousse en claire

Red Label «Pousse en Claire» is an exceptional product of which the oyster farmers are particularly proud.

For a long time these oysters were only sold to certain privileged clients. Today this top-of-the-range oyster, the spearhead of the Marennes Oléron industry, is produced by a few specialised professionals.
Cultured at a very low density (maximum five animals per square metre) in the claire where it stays for four to eight months, it grows forming characteristic coruscated growth lines on its shell.

During its time in the claire the oyster produces a firm, abundant flesh with the notable flavour of the region, long on the palate.

Studies of the flavour of these oysters have revealed the sensory structure of the taste and recognise it as the archetype of the Marennes Oléron range.
This is the oyster for grand occasions.

Oysters quantity:

• Weight recommended for 1 person : Between 6 to 12 pieces per person
• Storage : about 5 days after the packing date
• Packing: Original wood bow. We don’t offer any oyster opening service

The oysters, part of the selection “La Réserve”, have been chosen on a very high level of quality criteria’s. The oysters offer a firm texture and a very unique flavour “wild and sweet”. La reserve is the result of over 41 years expertises acquired in culturing and finishing in Claires their production on a very unique site, heritage from the previous generations.

Oysters quantity:

• Weight recommended for 1 person : Between 6 to 12 pieces per person
• Origin: Ireland
• Storage : about 5 days after the packing date
• Packing: Original wood bow. We don’t offer any oyster opening service

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