This week we
decided to try another bar from Guittard; we love our base bar and thought it
would be interesting to compare it with a bar from the same chocolatier. This bar is also Blend No. 49, but is 85% and
has no added cocoa butter. It is from
the same three areas: Central America, South America, and the Caribbean and is
also fair trade (which we love!). This
bar is called Clair de Lune which means moonlight in French.
Tasting
No. : 14
Initial
Impressions:
Much firmer bite
and snap than base bar. It is not as creamy, and drier which is probably due to there
being no added cocoa butter.
Flavor Profile:
Initial – earthy, soil
Middle – cherry,
raisin
After – vanilla,
coffee, musky
Texture:
Dry, creamy near
the end as it starts to warm up in your mouth to release the flavors.
Overall:
A rich, dark
chocolate, not a bar to eat all at once but one to savor slowly, one piece at a
time. This would be delicious when
paired with a full bodied red wine.
Rating: out of 7.5/10
*Notes:
Purchased at World Market
Price range under $5
Next week, we’re
excited to try our first bar from TCHO.
See you then!
There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate. - Linda Grayson
Remember,
fairly traded chocolate is a responsible way to support farmers by ensuring
that the chocolate that you consume has been bought for a fair price. By
choosing to purchase fair trade chocolate, you can honor the cocoa tree growers
and support their way of life which in turn leads to better chocolate.
