That pungent cheese-filled chocolate bar I discussed on Tuesday scared me away from complex chocolate creations for a while. I needed the pure stuff. Just plain, high-quality chocolate. I sought this comfort in the Patric Rio Caribe Superior 70% cacao bar, made with cacao from the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela.
This cleanly molded bar has a subtle coffee aroma and a quick melt.
The melt quickly reveals a bitter, coffee-centric flavor, with just a tiny bit of sugar. Though I enjoyed the creamy melt, which is rare but wonderful in a dark chocolate, I found it to be just a tad bitter for my tastes. It was evident that this bar was made from well-handled cacao, so I will have to try another Patric bar to find a flavor profile that I enjoy more.
Where did you buy this? Patric changed his packaging forever ago, so I'd imagine this bar is well over a year old (maybe closer to two). I prefer Rogue's Rio Caribe to Patric's, but love Patric's 75% madagascar.
ReplyDeleteWow I don't know why but the amusement of the P logo on the bar has got me laughing. Hope you find a bar you can enjoy more :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, you had my complete attention at "subtle coffee aroma and a quick melt", but it's too bad it was a little too bitter. Still sounds pretty tasty...I hope you can find another flavor that you find better!
ReplyDeleteI was going to say that the new labels appeal to me much more - these old ones don't draw me to the chocolate at all. They are so boring and same-as-so-many-others-ish.
ReplyDeleteMmm, Rogue Rio Caribe.