Ranking: best chocolate with 100% cocoa solids

In a head to head tasting, Lindy, I, and my friend Michael ranked six chocolates made from 100% cocoa solids.

Lindy's ranking:

1. Valrhona Manjari Pure Pate
2. Bonnat 100% Cacao
3. Pralus Le 100%
4. Valrhona Araguani Pure Pate
5. Valrhona Cacao Pâte Extra
6. Coppeneur Hacienda Iara 100%

Richard's ranking:

1. Valrhona Manjari Pure Pate
2. Pralus Le 100%
3. Bonnat 100% Cacao
4. Valrhona Araguani Pure Pate
5. Valrhona Cacao Pâte Extra
6. Coppeneur Hacienda Iara 100%

Michael's ranking:

1. Pralus Le 100%
2. Bonnat 100% Cacao
3. Valrhona Cacao Pâte Extra
4. Valrhona Araguani Pure Pate
5. Coppeneur Hacienda Iara 100%
6. Valrhona Manjari Pure Pate

Lindy mentioned that she found it difficult ordering Pralus Le 100% and Bonnat 100% Cacao (switching the order would have made our rankings identical). Michael's was different primarily because he disliked the sour and tart flavors of Manjari.

Notes
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