The Terroirs · 01 · Ireland, Mayo
Clew Bay
Where it all begins
Clew Bay, in the north-west of Ireland, is the half-rearing ground of La Famille Boutrais. French spat is tended there by the house's own teams up to the half-grown stage; the batches are then graded and sent on to the other terroirs according to the quality sought.
18months
of half-rearing
The terroir at a glance
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| County / town | Mayo |
| Type | Bay |
| Role in the house | Half-rearing |
Nautical chart
The chart
Watch the bay empty and fill with the tide, and the rivers pour their nutrients into it.
Low tideHigh tide
- Nutrients carried in by the rivers
- Open-sea water (rising tide)