VARIETIES
ELEGANCIA Y EQUILIBRIO
Conceived to delight even the most discerning palates with its elegance and subtlety, "La Calma" is this season’s special treat from Fratini Ostras de Autor.
Produced in limited quantities and available only between November and March, it is a seasonal treat best enjoyed with a glass of Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne, its perfect accompaniment.
A true signature oyster, crafted for those seeking a refined sensory experience, characterised by perfect balance and subtle hints of the unique terroir of Marennes-Olerón.
Beyond its full-bodied character, La Calma offers a highly complex flavour profile, in which notes of ‘merroir’ – the character of the sea – blend harmoniously with the nuances of ‘terroir’, derived from the mineral-rich environment in which it matures. On tasting, the initial flavours of seaweed and salt marshes unfold subtly, caressing the palate and rising up the nose. On the palate, a balanced iodine flavour blends harmoniously with a long, slightly nutty finish, offering unrivalled depth of flavour.
It is matured for a minimum of 4 months in the claires. La Calma is distinguished by its generous meat content and its firm yet delicate texture. In the calm, sheltered environment of the claires, nourished by gentle currents and bathed in sunlight, this oyster develops its body and unique flavour.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Aroma of fresh seaweed and marsh grass.
Appearance
Uniform shape. Shell full of meat, ivory mantle. Greyish-white gills.
Texture
Very firm, meaty consistency.
Palate
Seaweed and iodine flavours, with a pronounced terroir of fresh grass when breathing in the air.
Finish
A balanced finish between mineral and sweet.
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