Impact
This baby's got grown balls. Talks the talk & walks the walk. No aspirations here; just a damn good bar that sates without the wow-factor.
Appearance 5 / 5
| Color: | warm ebony |
| Surface: | another soft plate beauty |
| Temper: | textbook clean |
| Snap: | pronounced |
Aroma 7.6 / 10
light & laid back: soft earth & cherries
Mouthfeel 12.7 / 15
| Texture: | good but slight grit |
| Melt: | clean dispersion |
Flavor 42.2 / 50
rich earth -> coffee -> chocolate bang -> oak -> aged vanilla
Quality 18.3 / 20
Strong culinary / eating chocolate with the right mix of bean, roast, conche, blend, & alchemy. Castelain is one of the best re-melters alive.