December Tasting - A Moment in Bordeaux, French Cacao, and French Chocolate Makers

We are excited to invite you to a rare chocolate tasting experience that celebrates French cacao, French chocolate makers and the spirit of Bordeaux. "A Moment in Bordeaux, French Cacao, and French Chocolate Makers" is a guided appreciation of flavour, culture, terroir, and the people who bring them together.

At the Northwest Chocolate Festival in Seattle, we met many passionate makers whose stories and creations moved us deeply. Reuniting with them this October filled us with joy, and we can't wait share their chocolate with you!

A Moment in Bordeaux, French Cacao, and French Chocolate Makers

Featuring

Ara Chocolat - Founded by Venezuelan couple Sabrina and Andrés, Ara Chocolate is a micro-batch bean-to-bar maker based in France. They source rare cacao varieties directly from Latin American growers and also work with cacao grown in Martinique, a French overseas region in the Caribbean.

Hasnaâ Chocolat Grand Crus - Founded by Hasnaâ Ferreira in Bordeaux, Hasnaâ tells us stories of travel, passion, and terroir through each creation. Her "A Moment in Bordeaux" collection completely swept us away.

What to Look Forward To:

• Experience Bordeaux's vineyards through ganache made with fine wines from prestigious châteaux on the Left Bank.
• Taste the Bernabé 70% Bar, made with single plantation cacao grown on volcanic soil
• Explore Île de la Réunion 70%,made from the single variety Criollo Rouge cacao cultivated on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean
  
• Savour French-inspired infusions, including chocolates blended with canelé and Nyons olives

Event Details:

• Date: December 6th, 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
  
• Location: Werklab, 1275 Venables Street #290, Vancouver, BC

*Seating is limited to make sure you have the best experience possible! Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes before the session starts.

Meet your Host:

Olivia from YI SHI Cacao Collective

A Level 2 Certified Chocolate Taster with the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting, and has recently completed a Tree-to-bar certificate course, Olivia shares the joy of bean-to-bar chocolate and the stories behind each origin – inviting you to discover the magic of chocolate through a new lens.

Allergens:

Please check for possible allergens before purchasing an event ticket. Possible allergens: diary, corn, passion fruit, and nuts.

Refund policy: 

Tickets are non-refundable