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Valrhona Chocolate Tasting | A Gustatory Delight for Chocolate Connoisseurs

Valrhona Chocolate Tasting | A Gustatory Delight for Chocolate Connoisseurs

As savoring means
finding true joy in eating
Valrhona chocolate
is much more than bittersweet

Follow the Four Steps for Tasting Valrhona
to slowly reveal the floral, fruity, nutty and spicy notes
on the palate
and give you more gustatory delights

Four Steps for Tasting Valrhona
Step1
Observe

The crystallization of pure, natural cocoa butter
adds an extra layer of luster to the exterior of chocolate
That's why quality chocolate is usually glossy

Step2
Smell

Aroma is an important constituent of chocolate flavor
Put a chocolate treat below your nose, inhale slowly and see
whether the aroma is pure, rich and recognizable


Step3
Listen

When you break a piece of quality chocolate
it should make a crisp sound
and reveal even and delicate, dense texture


Step4
Taste

This is a key step for identifying differences in flavors
It is a process in which you use your gustatory and olfactory organs to detect and enjoy the subtle aromas of cocoa
and get yourself immersed in the rich flavors of cocoa


Tips: Have you heard of the "taste dial"?
It was developed by the sensory experts of Valrhona
who analyzed the unique characters of chocolates
and categorized them in terms of emotions
It gives a creative description of the taste of each chocolate treat
based on the sensory experiences it delivers
and strikes a chord with the tasters

We're gonna take four carefully selected chocolate treats
in the tasting sessions of Valrhona as an example
and would like to invite you to join us
and enjoy their unique flavor, aroma and taste

- Savor - 

Caraïbe 66% Dark Chocolate

Flavor Profile: Balanced and roasted. Caraïbe is a perfectly balanced blend of cocoa and roasted dried fruit alongside a hint of oak flavors.
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Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate

Flavor Profile: Bittersweet and elegant. Guanaja offers a distinctive bittersweet taste alongside multiple layers of mild aroma.
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Manjari 64% Dark Chocolate

Flavor Profile: Tangy and red fruit. Manjari from Madagascar unleashes the fresh, tangy notes of red berries, with a delicate finish recalling toasted nuts and dried fruit.
Tasting line:

Jivara 40% Milk Chocolate

Flavor Profile: Milk and cocoa-rich flavor. What sets Jivara apart from other chocolate varieties is the distinctive cocoa flavor and harmonious fusion with vanilla and malt.
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Follow the Four Steps for Tasting Valrhona to take a glimpse of the different terroirs
and enjoy each chocolate treat of Valrhona to the fullest even at home