La Maison Spéciale, Marennes-Oléron

La Maison Spéciale, Marennes-Oléron

A Spéciale selected before refining for its regular shape, roundness and thickness, then matured in the claires of Marennes-Oléron. Its deeper cup means more flesh.

What to Expect

Firm, crunchy and creamy, with a lingering finish. A subtle balance between sweetness and salinity, for lovers of meaty oysters.

Origin & Product Details

• Origin: Marennes-Oléron, France (IGP Marennes Oléron).
• Producer: La Maison.
• Sizes: N°3 or N°4.
• Shell: thick and regular, rounded, with a good cup.

About La Maison

Founded in 1974 by Pierre Lamaison in the Marennes-Oléron basin, La Maison is now run by the third, fourth and fifth generations of the family.

Box & Options

• Box size: 12, 24 or 36 pcs, shucked or unshucked. Larger boxes cost less per oyster.
• Product type: Live oysters.

Serving Ideas

Serve well chilled on ice, with a squeeze of lemon or a light mignonette.

Storage & Handling

Keep chilled at 0–4°C, flat side up, covered with a damp cloth. Do not freeze. Eat shucked oysters on ice, promptly.

Add Caviar at a Bundle Price

Add Salt Works Caviar to your cart with any La Maison box: 13g for $15 (usually $32) or 30g for $32 (usually $60). The bundle price is applied automatically at checkout, one tin per order.