Michel Cluizel Chocolates – Noir Collection

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

Each bar in this curated collection blends the smoothness of dark chocolate with Michel Cluizel’s choice flavor-enhancing notes.

• The Noir Café 60% (Dark Coffee) bar is infused with the subtle tobacco and coffee hints of a fine Brazilian Arabica.

• The Noir 63% Écorces d’Orange (Dark Orange Peels) bar contains carefully chosen orange peels that give it a distinct aroma and tangy citrus notes.

• The Noir de Cacao 72% bar sits smoothly in the mouth with a touch of bitterness to its finish, and emits a woodsy, almost licorice-like scent.

• The Grand Noir 85% bar combines the intense flavor of pure dark chocolate with hints of roasted chestnut and the tang of roasted coffee.

• Finally, the Noir Infini 99% bar contains cocoa’s deepest, densest notes in their purest form to satisfy the most dedicated chocolate connoisseurs.

PREPARATION OR PAIRINGS

Pair your decadent dark bar with the sweet-tartness of berries or citric fruits for dessert or shave a little extra richness into dishes laced with paprika, peppers, cardamom, or saffron. Enjoy the smooth, decadent taste with sips of fortified wines like port, stout beers, or a sweet Sauterne. Red wine enthusiasts will enjoy the higher cacao percentages with a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, while the lighter end of the dark chocolate spectrum goes well with Zinfandels or Syrahs.

FRENCH CHOCOLATE, EXACTLY RIGHT

All chocolate houses have distinct flavors, whether it be fruitiness or absolute cocoa intensity. Michel Cluizel aims for the exact center, with the intense flavor of cocoa balanced by flavors not usually found in chocolate bars. To ensure his products’ signature smoothness without turning to soy lecithin, he maintains an extended production process that brings his bars to the very height of gourmet chocolate.

Disclaimer on Availability of Pre-Ordered Items

This product is classified as a Pre-Ordered Item at The Bow Tie Duck and will only be available while producer from overseas is able to supply and allow air-flown delivery. Shall there be any delivery delay, delivery cancellation, “out of stock” or even “out of season” notice after purchase, you will be contacted by our Support right away. After which, a refund, product replacement or a delivery delay will be put forth. Upon choosing to order this product, you agree to the terms and have read that the products are not on-hand and require a waiting period in order receive the freshest produce from directly from source.

Storage Instructions

Store your chocolates in a cool, dark place, ideally between 18 to 24°C. You can use the refrigerator, but place the chocolate in an airtight container to keep the moisture and humidity out—and retain its full range of flavors, of course!