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Special Geay: From a rigorous selection, I have received all the attention of the GEAY family

I am very demanding and require the full attention of the GEAY family. To grow and develop properly, I am moved from one oyster bed to another for more than 42 months, always in search of a site with exceptional nutritional quality.Regularly moved by the tides and cared for by the GEAY family, I receive a unique treatment that turns me into the queen of the Spéciales.Plump and crisp, my intense flavors envelop the palate and deliver unforgettable pleasure, with a broad, rounded, subtly sweet finish and hints of hazelnut.
The captivating story of Huîtres GEAY begins on the shores of the picturesque oyster port of La Tremblade, in Charente-Maritime. It is here that the first prominent members of the family, Eutrope GEAY and his son Georges, lit up local markets with their charismatic presence and the unmatched quality of their oysters. After the turmoil of the Second World War, René GEAY, heir of the third generation, expanded beyond regional borders to build the reputation of Huîtres GEAY. Driven by determination, he personally handled deliveries to fishmongers across France, helping to extend their renown far beyond the Charente coastline. This precious legacy of expertise and dedication was carefully passed on to Patrice GEAY. Carrying the family torch, he refined the inherited techniques and broadened the range of oysters offered. From fine de claire to oyster grand cru, each variety embodies excellence, further strengthening the national reputation of Huîtres GEAY.