72%: Ghirardelli vs. Villars
January 24, 2011
This past Christmas Santa left me a stocking full of chocolate goodies, and I happen to have among the stash a lovely Ghirardelli 72% dark chocolate and a delightful Villars 72% dark chocolate.
Yesterday I decided that a taste comparison was in order so I got down to business after lunch and had “dessert”.
The flavor that really hits up front in the Ghirardelli is intense fruit, red berries. The melt is fast and the texture is smooth – just the way I like it. The lingering finish is soft with chocolatey notes and the last of the fruity flavor.
The flavor that really hits up front in the Villars is nutty, an earthy walnut. The melt is slightly slower than the Ghirardelli and texture nice and smooth. The fruity notes pop out at the end and long finish of fruit and a hint of spice stay in your mouth. Yum!
I like talking about these types of comparisons because they are perceived to be so similar because of the cocoa content (72%), but in reality the flavor profiles can be quite different.
These two bars are so delicious that I can’t name a winner. They are different, yes, but they please my palate just the same.
Both of these bars are available at my local Pick 'n Save grocery store for $2.99 each. Put them to the test, and let me know what you think.
Great dessert! Great gift!
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