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Fresh oysters

with the cuvée Érynn · Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru

Hollow oysters n°3, shallot and cider vinegar mignonette
Recipe 01

Hollow oysters n°3, shallot and cider vinegar mignonette

Time · Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min · serves 4

Ingredients

  • 24 very fresh hollow oysters n°3
  • 2 shallots, finely minced
  • 6 cl cider vinegar
  • 2 cl red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch fleur de sel
  • 2 grinds black pepper
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Method

  1. Open the oysters at the last moment, discard the first liquor, allow them to fill again, then arrange on a bed of crushed ice.
  2. Combine the minced shallots with both vinegars, the fleur de sel and pepper, then refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mignonette sauce into small individual ramekins and set lemon wedges alongside.
  4. Serve the oysters as soon as they are opened, plain, with the mignonette and lemon on the side so each guest may season to taste.

Why the pairing works. The briny, iodine-rich salinity of the oysters and the acidity of the mignonette complement the minerality and tension characteristic of a Bouzy extra-brut Blanc de Blancs.

Fine oysters with lime, cucumber and olive oil
Recipe 02

Fine oysters with lime, cucumber and olive oil

Time · Prep 20 min · Cook 0 min · serves 4

Ingredients

  • 24 fine de claire oysters n°3
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1 lime (zest + juice)
  • 2 tbsp fruity olive oil
  • 1 pinch fleur de sel
  • 1 pinch Espelette pepper

Method

  1. Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds and cut into a very fine brunoise, then lightly salt and leave to drain for 10 minutes.
  2. Quickly rinse the brunoise, drain thoroughly, then dress with the olive oil, lime juice and finely grated lime zest, fleur de sel and Espelette pepper.
  3. Open the oysters, discard the first liquor, allow them to fill again, then arrange on a serving platter.
  4. Place a small spoonful of the cucumber–lime condiment on each oyster and serve immediately, well chilled.

Why the pairing works. The fresh, vegetal quality of the cucumber and the brightness of the lime highlight the liveliness and citrus backbone characteristic of a single-plot Bouzy Chardonnay.

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