Isigny Pacific Oysters (S-M)
Isigny Pacific Oysters are cultivated and sustainably harvested by hand in inter-tidal waters at the Bay of Veys Estuary, Normandy, France.
These oysters benefit from four separate nutrient-rich rivers that flow into the Bay of Veys Estuary.
Available: All year.
In Stock: Yes.
Size: Small (60-80g approx), Medium (80-110g approx).
Freshest oysters possible
Isigny Pacific Oysters remain in the Bay of Veys Estuary from seed until market size (takes 2 to 3 years).
Once harvested, these oysters are cleaned, purified in natural seawater, and packed live to order in boxes at the oyster farm's depuration and dispatch centre (Monday to Thursday) for next day courier delivery to our clients' addresses in mainland UK (Tuesday to Friday).
Store and consume
For the freshest and best flavour, store Pacific Oysters in the fridge and consume within 4-5 days from delivery. Oysters can be consumed raw or cooked.
Ingredients: Oysters (molluscs).
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Isigny Pacific Oyster
Shells: Elongated, fluted.
Shell cup depth: Medium.
Brininess: 6/10.
Meat to shell ratio: 8/10.
Meat: Plump, soft.
Succession of flavour notes:
1. Briny.
2. Green grass.
3. Nutty and woody.
Disclaimer. This taste review is our own opinion. Each oyster is unique with flavour influences by its waters, climates and seasons.
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Established in 1943, and family owned and operated; Isigny oyster farm covers an area of inter-tidal waters at the Bay of Veys ('Baie des Veys'), near the port town of Isigny, Calvados, Normandy, France.
The Bay of Veys experiences the highest tidal range in Europe. The Bay of Veys Estuary is fed by four seperate rivers: the Aure, the Douve, the Taute, and the Vire. Oysters have been cultivated and harvested in the nutrient rich waters of the Bay of Veys since the mid 20th Century.
Isigny Pacific Oysters are featured on menus at a top oyster bars, restaurants and hotels in France and the UK.
A short distance from Isigny oyster farm is the port town of Isigny-sur-Mer (population 3,754) , which is famous for its butter, cream, cheese, and oysters. The d'Isgny family traces back to the Norman conquest of England; and William the Conqueror had military commanders named d'Isigny. In 1924, the town of Isigny was renamed Isigny-sur-Mer.
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Isigny Pacific Oysters from Bay of Veys, Normandy, France.
Maps by Simply Oysters. Circles indicate approximate locations; not to scale.
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