dark chocolate · 92% cacao · Guatemala
Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan
by Mexique Xoconusco Real A. · Petén, Guatemala · rated 4.8/5
This chocolate unfurls like a secret garden at dusk, with whispers of hibiscus and rose weaving through a bold bitterness that’s soothed by fleeting notes of lychee. A daring accent of fermented kimchi emerges mid-palate, adding an unexpected tangy intrigue before the silky texture gives way to a dry, poetic finish. It’s an experience both tender and rebellious, like love on the edge of a storm.
Tasting profile
Pairings
Beverages: espresso, pinot noir
Food: fresh fruit
Questions
What does Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan taste like?
Complex chocolate from Petén, Guatemala with dominant notes of hibiscus, rose. Secondary flavors of kimchi emerge as it melts. Dry finish with medium persistence.
What drinks pair well with Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan?
Recommended beverage pairings: espresso, pinot noir. Food pairings: fresh fruit.
How intense is Mexique Xoconusco Real A. France Dark Twang Mexico Ceylan?
Intensity 8/10, very high bitterness, very low acidity, very low sweetness, with a silky texture and a dry finish of medium persistence.
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