What Do They Taste Like?

One of the uncelebrated qualities of oysters is how their flavor changes with the seasons, the weather, their age, their reproductive cycles, and even their very placement within a small bay. A single Jakolof oyster can provide a kaleidoscope of flavors; there’s the salty taste of the liquor when it first hits the tongue, gliding into a sweet burst as the silky fatty lipids are released, then a smooth sea tang lingers. If you’ve added lemon, shallot mignonette, or tabasco, that extra kick will give you a thirst for a sip of Muscadet or a local brew. A bite of buttered French bread will clear the palate for another round.