Michel Cluizel Arcango Gran Noir – Dark Chocolate 85% 70g

Michel Cluizel's Arcango Gran Noir is a single-origin dark chocolate bar crafted from cacao grown in Arcangel, Ecuador. At 85% cocoa solids, it delivers a bold, mineral character with subtle fruity notes—the hallmark of fine chocolate made without compromise. This is chocolate for someone who knows the difference between mass production and craft.

About this chocolate

Michel Cluizel has been a French master chocolatier since 1947, known for sourcing single-origin cacao directly from small growers rather than commodity suppliers. The Arcango bean develops naturally high acidity and complex flavor, which Cluizel's tempering and careful roasting bring to the foreground. Each 70-gram bar is thick enough to snap cleanly and hold its flavor profile across your palate.

How to enjoy

• Snap a square and let it melt slowly on your tongue to experience the cacao's natural fruit undertones.
• Pair with strong espresso or Darjeeling tea—the tannins complement dark chocolate's bitterness.
• Use in a bittersweet chocolate ganache or sauce for desserts that need depth.
• Gift to a chocolate purist who appreciates transparency in sourcing and technique.

Product details

• Net weight: 70g
• Origin: Ecuador (cacao), crafted by Michel Cluizel, France
• Brand: Michel Cluizel
• EAN: 3572870000338
• Cocoa content: 85%
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors.

⭐ Why we love this

Michel Cluizel represents the European chocolate tradition at its finest—a single-origin bar that honors the cacao's origin rather than masking it. At 85% cocoa, Arcango Gran Noir showcases Ecuador's terroir with mineral depth and natural acidity, a benchmark for purists who reject mass-market chocolate.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Pair this with strong espresso or a cup of aged Darjeeling tea to amplify the chocolate's fruity undertones and mineral complexity. For wine lovers, try a ruby Port or a dry Spanish sherry—the tannins create an elegant counterpoint to the cacao's natural bitterness.

📍 From Spain

While Michel Cluizel is a French master chocolatier, this bar is sourced and sold through El Corte Inglés, Spain's premium department store trusted for curating the world's finest artisanal foods. The cacao itself grows in Arcangel, Ecuador, where Cluizel maintains direct relationships with small-scale growers.