Valrhona Domincan Republic Loma Sotavento 2013 64% cacao

This is a gentle dark chocolate. The side flavors are subtle, maple and almond notes. The main chocolate line is smooth and clean. The bitterness of this bar is very low. 7.9

Dandelion Dominican Republic La Red 70% cacao

Robust and full of flavor. There's a tang and a bitter taste that combines nicely. Raisin and cherry flavors intermix.The bitterness persists in the aftertaste a little longer than optimal, but it does not become unwelcome. 8.3

Scharffen Berger Rich Dark 72% cacao

This is a good bar for autumn -- it has a rich, caramel flavor base. Low bitterness and a smooth aftertaste. I bet it would make a great hot-chocolate drink! 7.8

Bar Au Chocolat Peru Marañón Canyon 70% cacao

Citrus notes stand out, along with a slight floral element. Deep chocolate with low bitterness backs up these flavors. The citrus element is the largest part of the aftertaste. 8.7

Bar Au Chocolat Madagascar Sambirano Valley 70% cacao

Classic Madagascar bar: rich in flavors. Citrus, cherry, tangy and sweet. Smooth finish. 8.9

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French Broad Peru Tumbes 70% cacao

Rich in flavor. Plum notes are most notable, with some cherry flavors mixed in. These flavors stand out, and continue into the aftertaste. 8.6

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Schogetten Dark Chocolate 50% cacao

Clean and rich cacao flavor, with minimal bitterness. 7.0

One unique aspect of this bar (I have never seen this before) is that it is actually not a bar -- there are 18 individual piece laid out in a bar-shape package. Breaking chocolate bars can be messy and when (people to it with their hands) unsanitary. This solves both problems, with 18 pieces that are each exactly the right size. Sehr gut!