Bergamote de Calabre from Chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud is an elegant dark chocolate enriched with the natural essence of bergamot sourced from Calabria, Italy. This citrus fruit, renowned for its refined aroma often associated with Earl Grey tea, lends the chocolate a bright, refreshing note and a remarkable complexity of flavor.
Slices of bergamot are carefully confited over several days to remove bitterness while preserving their intense citrus essence, which is then harmoniously blended with high-quality dark chocolate. The result is a refined balance between the warmth of cocoa and the lively freshness of bergamot, creating an aromatic profile that shifts between bittersweet and floral-citrus tones.
The taste begins with a burst of citrus brightness, unfolds into the depth of cocoa, and finishes with a long, clean, and fragrant aftertaste. The texture is smooth and compact, with a crisp snap that reflects artisanal precision.
This chocolate doesn’t strive for opulence but for subtle harmony -— each square reveals a perfectly measured interplay between the richness of cocoa and the luminous freshness of citrus.
Producer
The Laurent Gerbaud brand is synonymous with contemporary Belgian chocolate that combines authenticity, creativity, and a cosmopolitan spirit. Founded in Brussels, the brand grew from chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud’s vision to redefine chocolate through his philosophy of “less sugar, more cocoa”.
His creations are based on pure, natural ingredients without alcohol, additives, or artificial flavors, preserving the true richness and complexity of taste. Inspired by his travels in China, Gerbaud infused his chocolate with Eastern subtlety and harmony-focusing not on excessive sweetness but on balance, texture, and aromatic depth.
The brand is distinguished by its unusual yet remarkably harmonious combinations, blending Belgian chocolate with candied fruits, exotic spices, and nuts from around the world. Each product is handcrafted in his workshop, visible to visitors through a glass wall-transparency and authenticity are integral parts of the brand’s identity.
Every praline or chocolate bar embodies his belief that chocolate can be both simple and unique. Today, the brand stands as a symbol of Belgian tradition merged with global sophistication, earning its place among the most authentic and respected names in European chocolaterie.