Valrhona Guanaja Dark Chocolate – 70% Cacao Single-Origin 70g

Valrhona's Guanaja is a masterclass in restrained elegance. This 70% dark chocolate tablet brings together cacao from Ecuador's finest terroirs, roasted and ground in the Drôme valley since 1922. The result is a bar with a deep, almost mineral finish—bitter enough to taste authentic, balanced enough to return to again and again.

About this product

Guanaja strikes the difficult middle ground between confectionery and serious chocolate. The 70% cacao content sits at the threshold where the cacao's true character emerges without veering into harsh territory. Expect earthy undertones, a snap when you break a square, and a melt that releases subtle fruit notes on the palate. This is chocolate for thinking, not mindless snacking.

How to enjoy

• Break a square and let it dissolve slowly with strong coffee or tea
• Pair with aged Manchego or a dry quince paste for an afternoon tapa
• Chop and fold into homemade churro dough or pastry cream
• Melt gently over a double boiler for truffles or ganache
• Keep a bar in your desk for moments that need grounding

Product details

• Net weight: 70g
• Origin: France (Drôme valley cacao works)
• Brand: Valrhona
• Cacao content: 70%
• EAN: 3395328348987
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from strong odors

⭐ Why we love this

Valrhona Guanaja represents the European chocolate-making tradition that inspired Spain's own artisanal chocolate culture. At 70%, it achieves what Spanish chocolatiers prize: complexity without bitterness, making it equally at home melted into hot chocolate or savored as a meditation chocolate alongside Spanish coffee.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Pair with a glass of aged Amontillado sherry or a robust Rioja—the mineral notes in the chocolate echo the wine's depth. Alternatively, serve alongside quince paste (membrillo) and aged Manchego cheese, a classic Spanish combination that lets the chocolate's subtle fruit character shine.

📍 From Spain

While Valrhona's chocolate works operate in France's Drôme valley, this bar finds its spiritual home in Spain's chocolate heritage—a tradition stretching back to the 16th century when Spanish traders first brought cacao from the Americas. It's the refined European counterpart to Spanish artisanal chocolate, now available directly from Spain's premier gourmet retailers.