Huîtres à Volant
Huîtres à Volant is a special selection of oysters from Normandy with a meat percentage above 10.5%.
With its long beaches and steep chalk cliffs, Normandy is home to superb oyster grounds and has become one of the leading oyster-producing regions of France in recent decades.
Aided by the significant tidal difference, the oysters filter plenty of nutrient-rich seawater every day. Huîtres à Volant oysters can be recognised by their hard, sturdy and slightly rougher shell. This bold oyster from Normandy has a fresh, salty taste.
This oyster has been selected by World of Oysters. World of Oysters is in daily contact with a selected group of passionate growers growing this type of oyster. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and prices.
| Breeding area | France - the Normandy coast. Aided by the significant tidal difference, the oysters filter plenty of nutrient-rich seawater every day. They can be recognised by their hard, sturdy and slightly rougher shell. |
| Cultivation |
Suspended rack culture, principally in bags on oyster racks one metre above the sea bottom. |
| Taste |
This oyster has a full, meaty creamy taste. |
| Season | The Huîtres à Volant oyster has a meat percentage of above 10.5% and is available all year round. |
'World of Oysters Selection'
There is a select passionate craft oyster growers in France specialising in the cultivation of the Huîtres à Volant . They are involved in the production of this stunning oyster day and night, making use of many years of knowledge and experience. The quality of the oysters depends on many factors, over some of which the grower can exercise little control. World of Oysters maintains contact with this group of selected growers concerning the situation in the cultivation beds. This allows us to offer a constant quality of Huîtres à Volant oysters throughout the year.
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