Monday, December 31, 2007

Michel Cluizel 85% de Cacao Noir

Initial flavor of fruit, maybe orange, then a steep rise in cocoa flavor with some bitterness. Later, the chocolate dissolves into chalky remnants and diminishing bitterness. 6

Friday, December 14, 2007

Terra Nostra organic Dark Chocolate 73% Intense Dark

Suggestions of raspberry. No sweetness, no bitterness (okay, an overtone of it). Stark. 7

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ghirardelli Intense Dark Twilight Delight 72% Cacao

Not much external flavor: basic chocolate. Slight bitterness. Some chalkiness. Unremarkable. 6

Friday, December 7, 2007

Askinosie Chocolate San Jose Del Tambo Ecuador 70% dark chocolate

Rich array of flavors on first taste. Deep chocolate, sweet orange, some berry. These flavors persist, leading to a pleasant finish. Zero bitterness. 9

Bar courtesy of: Lauren

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Godiva Chocolatier Santa Domingo Dark Chocolate 85% cacao

Tangy. Citrus flavor burst. Very low amount of bitterness, not much aftertaste -- minor metallic residual taste. Thin bar. 7

Bar courtesy of: George