dark chocolate · 89% cacao · Australia

Guanaja Grué Valrhona France Dark Crossover

by Guanaja Grué Valrhona · Queensland, Australia · rated 4.7/5

The first bite unfurls like stepping into a sun-dappled rainforest, with vibrant leafy undertones and a whisper of dragon fruit’s exotic tartness. As it melts, an ethereal sweetness reminiscent of spun sugar drifts in, grounding the bold bitterness with a creamy, almost dreamlike balance. The finish is a slow, evolving echo that lingers like a well-told secret, refined and persistent.

Tasting profile

OriginQueensland, Australia
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao89%
Intensity7/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternesshigh
Sweetnessvery low
Texturecreamy
Finishevolving, persistent persistence
Roast profilemedium-light
Primary notesleafy, dragon fruit
Secondary notescandy, cotton candy
Flavor familiesherbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergenssoy lecithin
AwardsSalon du Chocolat Award

Pairings

Beverages: espresso

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Guanaja Grué Valrhona France Dark Crossover taste like?

Delicate chocolate from Queensland, Australia with dominant notes of leafy, dragon fruit. Secondary flavors of candy, cotton candy emerge as it melts. Evolving finish with persistent persistence.

What drinks pair well with Guanaja Grué Valrhona France Dark Crossover?

Recommended beverage pairings: espresso. Food pairings: fresh fruit.

How intense is Guanaja Grué Valrhona France Dark Crossover?

Intensity 7/10, high bitterness, very low acidity, very low sweetness, with a creamy texture and a evolving finish of persistent persistence.

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