Grand Cru Bâtons
Fine vegan chocolate with cacao juice
As pioneers of grand cru chocolate in Switzerland, we turn the finest varieties of cacao beans from world-class growing regions, along with their naturally sweet cacao juice, into melt-in-the-mouth grand cru creations. We’d now like to introduce our new vegan grand cru pralines in the shape of bâtons. Like with our Grand Cru Absolu chocolate, which is made entirely from cacao fruit, we use the naturally sweet juice that comes from the white pulp of the cacao fruit to make our Grand Cru Bâtons. Combined with carefully selected fine cacao beans from Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia, the result is innovative, vegan and naturally sweet chocolate indulgence.
Grand Cru Bâtons – vegan pralines with natural cacao juice
Handmade pralines made from three different varieties of fine grand cru cacao, combined with the naturally sweet juice of the cacao fruit. The bâtons captivate the senses with their wonderful melting properties and natural sweetness. From balanced notes of coffee and plum, powerful notes of coffee and liquorice through to citrusy and intense chocolate flavours – each of the three bâtons has a unique taste that incorporates the naturally sweet juice of the cacao fruit. For melt-in-the-mouth, vegan chocolate indulgence.
Available now at our retail stores and in our onlineshop.
Grand cru chocolate of world-class origin
With these three fine chocolate bâtons, we are inviting our customers on a culinary journey of discovery to South America – the place of origin for our carefully selected varieties of cacao. The essence of the bâtons is the fresh, naturally sweet juice that comes from the white pulp of the cacao bean, making these pralines part of Sprüngli’s tradition of innovative grand cru creations. The 2020 launch of the world first ‘Grand Cru Absolu’, an intense chocolate experience made from the entire cacao fruit, was a milestone that saw us use the valuable juice of the cacao fruit for the first time. Since then, we have been using it to create pure chocolate indulgence in the form of vegan truffles, a few of our iconic Luxemburgerli and, most recently, our new Grand Cru Bâtons.
1. Grand Cru Maracaibo 65% - Venezuela
Bâtons with a ganache made from Grand Cru Maracaibo 65%. This variety of fine cacao comes from Venezuela and features an elegant, intense cacao flavour, with balanced notes of coffee and plum. It is combined with naturally sweet cacao juice and coated in exquisite dark Grand Cru Maracaibo chocolate. Low in sugar and vegan.
2. Grand Cru Arriba 72% - Ecuador
Bâtons with a ganache made from Grand Cru Arriba 72%, a variety of fine cacao from Ecuador with powerful notes of coffee and liquorice, and a balanced fruit acidity. It is also combined with naturally sweet cacao juice and coated in exquisite Grand Cru Arriba chocolate. Low in sugar and vegan.
3. Grand Cru Absolu 78% - Bolivia
Bâtons with a ganache made from Grand Cru Absolu 78%. This fine chocolate from Bolivia is characterised by its citrusy and intense chocolate flavour. These bâtons are also combined with naturally sweet cacao juice and coated in exquisite Grand Cru Absolu chocolate. Low in sugar and vegan.
100% cacao fruit
To Sprüngli, responsibility means using natural ingredients from sustainable sources, and processing these with care to guarantee exquisite quality. Using the entire cacao fruit ensures a careful and sustainable approach to the environment and allows the cacao farmers to create added value.
Learn more about the selection of fine cocoa from our longstanding Swiss Partner Max Felchlin AG. Find further information about the used cocoa fruit juice at Koa Switzerland GmbH.
Pure enjoyment in Haute Chocolaterie
Creating pure enjoyment out of these high-quality ingredients is what distinguishes the traditional craftsmanship of a Haut Chocolatier such as Sprüngli. Working with these exquisite ingredients for Grand Cru Absolu – the subdued bitterness, perfect melting properties and unmistakably intense flavour – requires expertise and passion. With this creation, Sprüngli invites all chocolate lovers and connoisseurs to discover a new dimension to chocolate, and as pioneers of the new Grand Cru Absolu, to celebrate a journey into the world of a Haut Chocolatier with delicate dark chocolate truffles and unique Luxemburgerli.