dark chocolate · 74% cacao · Peru

Porcelana du Pérou Alain Ducasse France Brut Earthen Peru

by Porcelana du Pérou Alain Ducasse · Amazonas, Peru · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate unfolds like a whispered secret—delicate yet profound. The first impression is a mellow groundnut warmth, quickly brightened by an unexpected whisper of fresh cucumber, like dew on a spring morning. Subtle oak and earthen undertones lend it a grounded elegance, while its silky texture melts into a finish that lingers just long enough to intrigue.

Tasting profile

OriginAmazonas, Peru
Bean varietyTrinitario
Cacao74%
Intensity4/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnesslow
Texturesilky
Finishcomplex, medium persistence
Roast profilelight
Primary notesgroundnut, cucumber
Secondary notesoak, soil
Flavor familiesnutty
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, keto-friendly
Allergensnuts, gluten traces
AwardsNorthwest Chocolate Festival Award, Good Food Award Winner, Cocoa of Excellence Programme

Pairings

Beverages: black coffee

Food: fresh fruit

Questions

What does Porcelana du Pérou Alain Ducasse France Brut Earthen Peru taste like?

Balanced chocolate from Amazonas, Peru with dominant notes of groundnut, cucumber. Secondary flavors of oak, soil emerge as it melts. Complex finish with medium persistence.

What drinks pair well with Porcelana du Pérou Alain Ducasse France Brut Earthen Peru?

Recommended beverage pairings: black coffee. Food pairings: fresh fruit.

How intense is Porcelana du Pérou Alain Ducasse France Brut Earthen Peru?

Intensity 4/10, medium bitterness, very low acidity, low sweetness, with a silky texture and a complex finish of medium persistence.

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