dark chocolate · 56% cacao · Guatemala

Le Noir Extra Amer Valrhona France Brut Earthen

by Le Noir Extra Amer Valrhona · Izabal, Guatemala · rated 4.7/5

This chocolate unfolds like a whispered secret, beginning with the deep, earthen aroma of a misty forest at dawn. The flavor profile blooms with delicate oolong and earl grey tea notes, grounded by a mineral essence and the subtle nuttiness of almond and chia. Its velvety texture melts languidly, leaving a refined, almost meditative finish that lingers like the echo of a distant harp chord.

Tasting profile

OriginIzabal, Guatemala
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao56%
Intensity5/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternesslow
Sweetnessmedium
Texturevelvety
Finishlingering, very long persistence
Roast profilecustom
Primary notesoolong, earl grey, forest floor, mineral
Secondary notesalmond, brazil, chia
Flavor familiesnutty, earthy, herbal_vegetal
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, milk powder
Dietarygluten-free
Allergensmilk
AwardsAcademy of Chocolate - Gold

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: toasted nuts

Questions

What does Le Noir Extra Amer Valrhona France Brut Earthen taste like?

Refined chocolate from Izabal, Guatemala with dominant notes of oolong, earl grey. Secondary flavors of almond, brazil emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with very long persistence.

What drinks pair well with Le Noir Extra Amer Valrhona France Brut Earthen?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee. Food pairings: toasted nuts.

How intense is Le Noir Extra Amer Valrhona France Brut Earthen?

Intensity 5/10, low bitterness, very low acidity, medium sweetness, with a velvety texture and a lingering finish of very long persistence.

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