A legend
The laser tagged oyster
The Gillardeau family is an institution of French oyster farming, this product is considered the "Dom Perigon" of oysters. It is a family-run business located in Marennes Oléron, which for 110 years has been producing and selecting one of the most requested oysters by chefs from all over Europe. It is easily recognizable as a "G" is laser engraved on each oyster, a symbol of the product's originality and uniqueness.
The meat is nutty, fleshy and succulent. Each sensation is balanced, the light sapidity is balanced by a unique sweetness of its kind. Fleshy marries tenderness, elegant persistence concludes a masterpiece of oyster farming.
WHICH CALIBER TO CHOOSE?
- Caliber 4: "Papillon" for a small, sweet and crunchy bite. Perfect for an aperitif, are loved by everyone!
- Caliber 3: the caliber you would normally find in French Bistros or restaurants
- Caliber 2: considered as the "magnum" bottle in wines, the best expression between the fleshiness and maturity of the oyster
- Caliber 1: for those who love rich, meaty and sumptuous bites
- Caliber 0: a true legend, a rare and precious product. Also perfect for making Gillardeau sashimi.
Scientific Name |
Crassostrea gigas |
Catch area |
France, Nouvelle Aquitaine, Charente-Maritime, Marennes-Oleron |
Product availability |
all year long |
Production method |
Farmed |
Awards |
Farmer's selection |
taste |
Light sapidity, a perfect balance taste between sweet and salty |
texture |
crunchy and persuasive |
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Product Label |
The indications on the products may vary due to changes made by the manufacturers that could temporarily cause variations between the information on the site and those reported on the products that are delivered. We therefore invite you to check the information on the label or packaging of the product before consuming or using it. For more information on the technical characteristics of the product, please contact our customer care |
Accuracy of the indicated weight
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The indicated weight may undergo a slight deviation due to the cut or type of product and the natural weight loss during transport |
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These animals must be alive at the time of purchase |
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Express or Non Express
What does it mean?
All the "EXPRESS" branded products that you find in the boutique, has to be ordered by 10.00 am, to be received the next day. To also receive products on reservation that do not have the "EXPRESS" tag, they must be ordered by Monday, you can receive them starting from Thursday.
Opening the oysters
it's simple!
Use the right tools you find in the accessories section. It is important not to use knives that have not been designed for this specific use eg. grit knife. Follow our directions by reading our instructions, the result is guaranteed!
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