Bonnat – El Castillero 75% is an exceptional dark chocolate crafted from carefully selected cacao beans sourced from the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve in Nicaragua, often referred to as the "natural jewel of Central America." This chocolate offers a rich and layered flavor profile, with notes of honey, yellow fruits, molasses, licorice, and dates, delivering a unique and memorable tasting experience. El Castillero was awarded a gold medal at the 2019 European International Chocolate Awards, recognizing its outstanding quality.
Made with a pure and simple recipe—cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar—this bar contains no soy lecithin or additives. It is an ideal choice for discerning chocolate lovers who value authenticity, depth of flavor, and expert craftsmanship.
Producer
Bonnat Chocolatier is a family-owned chocolate house from France, founded in 1884 in the town of Voiron, in the Isère region. Since then, through generations of the Bonnat family, the company has nurtured a tradition of fine chocolate craftsmanship, combining artisanal precision with innovations that have helped shape the modern world of chocolate.
Today, under the leadership of Stéphane Bonnat, the house continues to explore and utilize rare cocoa varieties from Latin America, Asia, and Africa, working directly with producers and supporting sustainable agriculture. Their chocolates, such as "Selva Maya" from Mexico and "Cacao Real del Xoconuzco," have won numerous international awards, including honors from the International Chocolate Awards.
Bonnat is renowned for its commitment to quality, using only pure cocoa butter without additives such as lecithin, and creating chocolates that highlight the pure flavors and characteristics of each origin. Their "Grands Crus" bars, with 75% cocoa content, represent the pinnacle of chocolate-making artistry, offering an authentic and refined tasting experience.