Laverstoke Park Farm - Buffalo Milk Chocolate by Artisan du Chocolat

The tasting notes reflect my personal opinion.

Name

Laverstoke Park Farm Milk Chocolate Made with Buffalo Milk, conched and refined by Artisan du Chocolat with 35% cocoa solids, no vanilla

Manufacturer

Laverstoke Park Farm, OVERTON, Hampshire, RG25&nbsp3DR, United Kingdom

Packaging

The 45g chocolate bar is wrapped in a cardboard envelope and sealed in plastic wrap.

Look

The surface is shiny and smooth. Its colour is dark brown which is much darker than usual with milk chocolate.

Sound

The bar is comparably soft and does not snap.

Smell

It smells surprisingly lightly like cream and soft cheese with a mild sweetness.

Mouthfeel

It starts melting quickly and dissolves into a rich creaminess.

Taste

I expected something very strong and earthy. However, I was surprised to find it tastes more like cream. As the flavours unfold, they become stronger changing from fresh cream and soft cheese into a hint of ripened cheese. This is accompanied by a mild sweetness and a hint of hay/grass.

Aftertaste

The aftertaste is perhaps like a ripened cheese but creamier and lighter.

Summary

The buffalo milk chocolate is much lighter than I expected and comes with a nice creamy mouthfeel. The flavour starts in fresh cream and develops towards light cheese note.

Verdict

This chocolate is definitely worth the experience and comes with unexpected flavours.