Lindt Expands Excellence Collection With Introduction of Two New Premium Chocolate Creations

STRATHAM, N.H., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall for Flavor!  This autumn, Lindt Chocolate, the world's leading producer of premium chocolate, invites chocolate lovers to discover the newest innovations from the Lindt Master Chocolatiers:  Excellence Roasted Almond and Excellence Black Currant.  The two new Excellence bars embody Lindt's passion for creating new and exquisite chocolate creations that lead to the ultimate chocolate pleasure experience.

The new premium chocolate bars feature refined dark chocolate and the finest ingredients, including:

Excellence Roasted Almond

A combination of smooth, premium dark chocolate and the sophisticated crunch of slivered almonds, creating a delightful chocolate indulgence

Excellence Black Currant

A harmonious blend of smooth, premium dark chocolate, accompanied with the balanced tartness of black currants and the delicate crunch of roasted almond slivers

"These new Excellence bars combine Lindt's exquisite premium chocolate with the finest ingredients, providing chocolate lovers with two entirely new taste experiences," said Ann Czaja, Lindt Master Chocolatier.  "Roasted Almond is a sophisticated, premium twist on a more traditional combination of ingredients, and Black Currant incorporates a unique, fruit flavor into Lindt's acclaimed dark chocolate."

The Ultimate Pairings

For the perfect combination of lingering flavors, pair Lindt's Excellence bars with wine.  Wine and chocolate pairings can reinforce the flavors, which intensify and deepen the pleasurable tastes.  The Lindt Master Chocolatiers recommend the following wine pairings for the new Excellence bars:

Excellence Roasted Almond and Merlot

The notes of plums, ripe berries and cocoa in a Merlot create an elegant sensory experience when paired with Excellence Roasted Almond.  The smooth, mellow roasted almonds and sweet cocoa of the bar gives depth to the experience, and ends with bright citrus notes.

Excellence Black Currant and Cabernet Sauvignon

The fruity aromas of a Cabernet Sauvignon include currants, raspberries, plums and black cherries, making it an ideal companion for the Excellence Black Currant bar.  This dark chocolate bar balances perfectly with Cabernet Sauvignon, bringing out the slightly tart black currants and sweet cocoa in the bar.

The Lindt Excellence Collection

The Excellence collection is the world's most exceptionally-crafted premium chocolate, boasting a wide range of cocoa percentage bars – from 50% to 90% – and innovative flavor combinations.  Made with the finest cocoa beans and highest quality ingredients, Excellence bars have a thin, refined profile to offer chocolate lovers a unique and sophisticated sensory experience as the chocolate melts evenly in their mouth. Excellence is best discovered with all five senses – sight, touch, sound, smell and taste.  The fifteen bars in the collection embody Lindt's passion for creating exquisite chocolate creations that lead to the ultimate chocolate pleasure experience.

The 3.5 oz. Excellence Roasted Almond and Excellence Black Currant bars are available at Lindt Chocolate Shops, www.Lindt.com, and retail locations nationwide.  For more information about the Excellence collection, visit www.LindtExcellence.com.  To stay up to date on the latest Lindt Chocolate news and exclusive offers, visit Lindt's Facebook page (Facebook.com/LindtChocolate) and Twitter handle (@Lindt_Chocolate).

About Lindt & Sprungli

Founded in 1845, Lindt & Sprungli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 80 countries. Lindt & Sprungli operates eight production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs 7,400 worldwide.  Lindt USA operates more than 40 retail stores in the U.S. and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels.  For more information on Lindt, visit www.lindt.com.

SOURCE Lindt Chocolate