Puyricard

While wandering the back streets of Avignon on a windy night because the dinner appointment would not start for another hour, the Puyricard shop is ivory in color, regal in décor and, most importantly, open. Without even a single tablette rating from the Croqueurs despite mention of its iconic status in southern France, it is a chance to try also-run bonbons. And, lo and behold, with no exception, they compare favorably against other 3 Tablettes and 4 Tablettes outfits. Prejudice against southerners? Misplaced nationalist sentiments against its Belgium origin? Let the conspiracy theories commence.

Tasting Notes
The bonbons are fun to eat with an overall score of 3.40 and texture - 3.33, aroma - 3.67, balance - 3.33, and intensity - 3.50. Ganache is clearly articulated in texture with aroma and intensity playing off each other to achieve a nice balance where tannic bitterness rounds out the flavor. The couverture is a balance of astringency and sweet richness in flavor.




Details
Chocolaterie de Puyricard
33, rue Joseph Vernet
84000 Avignon
T: 04 90 85 96 33
F: 04 90 82 40 32
www.puyricard.fr

Next – Previous
Back to Rating chocolates and chocolate ratings
Back to Tour de France 2004 (main index)

(C)2004 GlobalCorners About