Oysters & Wine Pairing
An oyster has a lot of finesse and a delicate taste. One oyster has nutty tones, the other metallic, creamy and / or salty. Enjoy more with a tasteful oyster & wine pairing!
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Author: Marleen van Gurp
There are countless types of oysters and one oyster is not the other. A variety of factors affect its flavor and texture. Not only the salinity of the water, but also the soil type and plankton composition, for example. We would like to give you a few tips to help you find your way in this sea of flavors and textures. We introduce four common varieties, which differ somewhat in terms of taste palette. This way you will make a more conscious choice next time!
Fine de Claire
Season: September to March
An accessible oyster with a high moisture content and nuanced taste. Less salty and even slightly sweet compared to other oysters. Ideal for the beginner. Thanks its name to the French oyster pits (Claires) in which they are grown.
Our Oysters & Wine Tip: Brut – Wijndomein En Passant
Brut – Wine Estate En Passant
Discover light acidity and tropical fruit aromas such as lychees and mandarin. This wine has had a second fermentation in the bottle for 12 months, the so-called 'Traditional Method'. The grapes grow on calcareous soil in Zeeland.
34,00
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Gillardeau
Season: Available all year round
A haughty, hearty oyster. This exclusive specimen has a creamy, nutty taste with a soft, slightly sweet aftertaste. Cultivated for generations by the Gillardeau family business, which has also put the oyster on the international map.
Our Oysters & Wine Tip: Betuws Wijndomein – Linge white cuvée barrique
Linge Wit Cuvée Barrique – Betuws Wijndomein
The Linge Wit Cuvee Barrique has a solid complexity, yellow tropical fruit, undertones of meadow flowers and subtle wood nuance.
18,50
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Zeeland Creuse
This oyster has a salty, metallic taste. Not too greasy and slightly creamy. Cultivated in the Oosterschelde and the Grevelingenmeer. In the last phase of the breeding it is moved to a flat, nutrient-rich bottom with a lot of current. This makes the meat in the shell nice and full.
Our Oysters & Wine Tip: Thorn – Riesling
Riesling – Wijngoed Thorn
This Riesling from Wijngoed Thorn has a characteristic green-yellow colour and a fragrant aroma bursting with ripe fruit, such as peach, lychee, mango and even a hint of refined petroleum. It offers a beautiful, dry and soft finish, enriched with the typical, refined Riesling acids. This wine is grand and offers a complex and balanced taste experience.
16,50
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Zeeland Platter
This is really a top quality oyster. Recognizable by its flat shell and with a delicious, refined taste. The oyster has been farmed in Zeeland for years. However, a bitterly cold winter in the 1960s disrupted the breeding process enormously and brought the entire culture to a standstill. Fortunately, after many years, this process started again and in the meantime this wonderful product has started a huge return.
Mildly salty, slightly creamy, with a slightly sweet touch and iodine-like notes… this oyster is a true delicacy! What is special about the Zeeuwse Platte is that it is only ready to slurp after about five to six years. It is precisely this long maturation that gives it its refined, characteristic taste and meaty texture.
Our Oysters & Wine Tip: Domein Holset – Prins Brut
Prince of Holset – Domain Holset
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