Valrhona Ampamakia 64% (Madagascar)

Where have thou been, deerest sweet
twas far too long, since our last meet
Valrhona hence bridgeth the soul
Certainly not a lump of coal

This is my first taste of Valrhona. In working through this bar over the past few days, I've found a very good chocolate bar, with some sophistication to it. All the basics are intact -- consistent color, good snap, smooth appearance and texture. But the greatness is locked in the bar.

For a 64% (min) bar, there is very litle bitter taste to it. The vanilla is strong, but extremely well balanced with the cacao, creating a very edible bar that can be enjoyed on its own, or paired with either sweet or salty. A semi-sweet aftertaste lasts for just a few moments, and ultimately cleans well.

This is a treat - a great bar, and going fast.

At-a-glanceType: Bar
Variety: Dark
Cacao: 64%