Amélie is specialized in the production and commercialization of outstanding oysters “Fine de Claire” and “Spéciale Fine de Claire” Marennes Oléron PGI.
According to the International experts and gourmets, one of the best oysters in the world.
Through a demanding qualitative production process and a selective and exclusive network, we distribute our Oysters Amélie PGI (Protected Geographical Indication).
Amelie satisfies the palates of connoisseurs and gourmets as well as the debutants, bringing you a privileged savouring and unique experience.
Our oysters are being produced and sold under the denomination Protected Geographical Indication.
We won the gold medal in Paris as Best Oyster at the Concours Général Agricole.
History
The story of the oysters Marennes Oléron goes back up to the Roman era. The richest families close to the emperor were supplied to dress their banquets.
The use of the old Salines, becoming obsolete at the end of the XIX century, has made the beginning of the modern area and Marennes Oléron oyster’s starts.
Oysters are originally Du Bas Sin variety. In 1922, they suffered a big epidemic that went over with a complete extermination of the breed.
Few years later, the Portuguese oyster, adapted very well to the area and replaced the original oyster from Marennes Oléron.
In the year 1967, a second epidemic devastated almost the totality of the species. This time, an oyster from Japan « Crassostrea Gigas » has replaced the extinguished Portuguese. This one is, nowadays, maturing in our Claires Marennes Oléron for our biggest pleasure.
Certification PGI
- All the oysters under the denomination PGI Marennes Oléron are raised on the French Atlantic in the Marennes Oléron region.
- They are matured into Claires, conditionned and packed at the farm in Marennes Oléron.
- They are certificated by an indenpendant certification body.
- They are inspected by a quality controller and the IGP Certification Marennes Oléron organism.
Award
Hemos ganado la medalla de oro en Paris como mejor ostra al Concours Général Agricole
Terroir Marennes Oléron
The geographic area for the maturing, the cleaning and conditioning of the oyster in the famous Claires of Marennes Oléron stretches over a 3000 hectares territory, known under the prestigious appellation d’origine Marennes Oléron PGI.
