Ara Chocolat Gibraltar 70% Dark Chocolate Bar

58 gram bar - Paris, France

The Gibraltar bar highlights cacao grown south of Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, a region long associated with some of the country’s most distinctive cacao. Ara Chocolat transforms these beans into a refined 70% dark chocolate that showcases the elegance of Venezuelan terroir.

As I taste this bar, I find the flavors unfold in a sophisticated progression. Bright citrus notes appear first, followed by a gentle nuttiness and a warm hint of spice that lingers on the palate. The profile feels structured and graceful rather than bold or overpowering.

Ara Chocolat is a master of understated elegance in chocolate, and this bar is another great reminder of the quality and craft they bring to the bean-to-bar community. 

Origin: Venezuela
Region: South of Lake Maracaibo