Excellence
From Henri to Thierry & Véronique, excellence has always been at the heart of La Maison Gillardeau’s values, a heritage that we carry on from generation to generation. From the oyster bed to your table, we carry out meticulous checks every day to ensure the superior quality of our products.
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OUR know-how
Upon arrival, Maison Gillardeau carefully inspects the quality of the oysters to ensure that their shape and meat content meet our high standards as well as those of our customers. We constantly monitor the salinity and oxygen concentration of the water in our ponds to ensure ideal conditions for the well-being and growth of our oysters.
Recurrent water analyses and tests are carried out several times a day. Finally, after a thorough cleaning to eliminate any parasitic shellfish, the oysters are sorted by size by hand before being packed.
Laser engraving & counterfeit protection
Our expertise, carefully handed down from generation to generation, enables us to sculpt the oyster as the sea shapes the coastline, according to the tides and the seasons. It’s thanks to this craft that the Gillardeau oyster was born.
To prevent counterfeiting, we laser-mark the shell of each oyster with a “G” before packing, ensuring the authenticity of the oysters you taste.
You can also learn how to open your oysters on our website, by clicking here.
An oyster appreciated by top chefs
The Gillardeau oyster, famous for its meticulous aesthetics and the generosity of its flesh, has won over many eminent chefs around the world.
Its delicate, exquisite flavor makes it a benchmark in the world of gastronomy, unanimously recognized for its pure, unadulterated quality. The chefs treat it with the utmost respect, always seeking to enhance its qualities without altering it.
Described as the ” Rolls-Royce of oysters “, La Gillardeau is a culinary gem appreciated the world over, perfect for gracing the most prestigious tables.