VARIETIES
EMERALD JEWELLERY
The Clara Blue from Fratini Ostras de Autor is the ideal choice for those seeking an oyster with a delicate, crisp texture, a slimmer, juicier body and a touch of balanced salinity. Its flavour profile is fascinating, with the merroir and terroir combining to create a unique experience.
Its distinctive green colour, so highly prized in France, is the result of the action of the microalgae Navicule blue, which thrives in certain clay claires in Marennes-Oléron. This marine algae delicately colours the gills of the oyster as it feeds on it, giving it its iconic emerald hue, which elevates it to the ranks of the most exclusive oysters.
Whilst maturing in special claires, where the navicule bleue thrives, the Clara Blue softens its briny essence and absorbs subtle nuances from the mineral-rich environment. This process gives it a flavour profile that is unique in the world of oysters: a vibrant freshness that begins with notes of the sea and the marsh, evolving into a gentle sweetness characteristic of oysters farmed in claires, with a finish that is slightly reminiscent of nuts.
Tasting notes
Aroma
Pleasant marine and marshland aroma
Appearance
Elongated shape. Grayish-white shell, emerald green gills
Texture
Cartilaginous consistency, moderately fleshy
Taste
Refined flavor, notes of algae and marshland. Balanced, slightly salty taste.
Finish
Slightly sweet and mineral notes
FRATINI / OSTRAS