Chocolate made from cocoa grown in Madagascar

Thornton’s Lightly Salted Pistachio

Many people may criticise Thorntons for their chocolate, but my view is that the blocks are vastly better than the novelty chocolate stuff they sell and even the most pretentious chocolate aficionado would actually like this bar.

Patric Madagascar 75%

Despite being six months past its best, this bar from Patric Chocolate is still very good. There are transforming flavours and a crisp snap that would be appreciated by all fine chocolate lovers.

Menakao 100% Cocoa

Obviously 100% dark chocolate isn't one that beginners should start off with. But if you're comfortable with very bitter chocolate then this has to be one of the best you could try. If you allow yourself to melt it slowly on the tongue you can find lovely flavour and textures.

Chapon Madagascar 75%

This Madagascar 75% dark chocolate bar from Chapon is my least favourite of the four bars that I've reviewed. It's far too acidic. It has a very strong red fruit flavour that gets a bit much after a while. There is a hazelnut flavour beneath it all, but it's not obvious enough.

Menakao Madagascar 72%

This bar of Meakao 72% is one of the finest Madagascan dark chocolate bars I've ever reviewed. It's very much full of flavour which lasts an age. If you're ever able to try it I would. It's made in Madagascar from locally grown cocoa.

Patric Chocolate Madagascar 67%

This bar of Madagascar 67% is one of the finest bars of dark chocolate I've ever tasted. It's like drinking red wine in your favourite countryside pub with a log fire roaring!

Demarquette Royal Merina Ganaches

There can be few more memorable chocolate experiences this year than these sublime dark chocolate ganaches from Marc Demarquette. The flavours roll around, but aren't too dark. They're rich, creamy and elegant.

Åkesson’s 75% Criollo Madagascar

This bar offers a sweet and sour experience with the balance of saltiness and red fruits. Although it's not perfect, it still does offer an immensely enjoyable experience.

Madécasse 44% Milk Chocolate

Madécasse are a truly inspiring company in terms of their ethics, as well as the quality of their chocolate. If you can try some then I would, but also make sure you try some of their dark bars to compare.

Laurent Gerbaud Yuzu 75% Dark Chocolate Bar

I love citrus flavoured chocolate, but this Yuzu bar from Laurent Gerbaud had the right tone in terms of flavour, and a delightful creaminess, but the melt was far to short.

Amedei 1er Cru 70% Single Origin From Madagascar

The Amedei 1er Cru 70% Single Origin From Madagascar was a very good bar of chocolate, but what else would you expect from this company?

Michel Cluizel 1er Cru de Plantation “Mangaro”

This Michel Cluizel 1er Cru de Plantation Mangaro is a very fruity bar of dark chocolate that may be too sweet for most dark chocolate lovers.

Amelia Rope Dark Lemon Chocolate Bar

Most of you probably wouldn't have heard of Amelia Rope - I hadn't until recently, but she has put her heart and soul into these bars. They're definitely well worth trying if you get the chance.

Vestri Gran Cru Madagascar 64%

If you like mild chocolate then you'll like the Vestri Gran Cru Madagascar 64% bar.

Paul A. Young Chateau Civrac 2006 Ganache Grapes

These Paul A. Young Chaeau Civrac 2006 Ganache Grapes are utterly fantastic. I don't have a price, but at least visit his shops to have a look.

Mast Brothers Fleur de Sel 72% Dark Chocolate

This is a truly outstanding bar of chocolate that may have a salty edge, but is still magnificent. We always know that the Mast Brothers produce great chocolate, the question you should ask your self is just how great it is.

Paul A. Young Marmite XO Dark Chocolate Bar

This Paul A. Young Marmite Dark Chocolate XO Bar isn't for the faint hearted - its a powerful, strange bar of chocolate.

Paul A. Young 64% Madagascan Dark Chocolate With Sea Salt

The Paul A. Young 64% Madagascan Dark Chocolate Bar is an awesome bar. It's delicate, non-acidic but still delicious. A must try.

Thorntons Lightly Salted Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar

For someone that doesn't normally like salted chocolate this Thorntons Lightly Salted Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar worked out much better than expected.

Thorntons Strawberry Milk Chocolate 32% Cocoa

This was a strange review as I don't normally like strawberry flavoured chocolate, but, this seemed to work.

Pralus Madagascar 75% Dark Chocolate

Pralus do make some fantastic dark chocolate a variety of flavours, even at the same cocoa content and this Madagascar 75% Single Origin Dark Chocolate is a good place to start.