Every Bean Has a Different Beginning
At Léon Chocolat, we work with beans from different origins, allowing each one to keep its own flavour from the first roast to the final piece of chocolate.
We Follow the Bean, Not the Formula
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Thoughtful Decisions Behind Every Batch
Great chocolate is rarely the result of one step. It comes from small decisions made carefully, one after another, until every flavour feels complete.
Selecting the Harvest
Every batch begins with cocoa chosen for its flavour profile, allowing each origin to bring something different to the collection.
Finding the Right Roast
Roasting is adjusted for every cocoa origin, helping natural notes become clearer without overwhelming the bean itself.
Creating Balance
Grinding and conching refine both flavour and texture, giving the chocolate a smooth finish while keeping the cocoa at the centre of every recipe.
Tempering
Careful tempering gives every chocolate its clean snap, smooth finish and lasting shine before it is shaped.
Finishing
Each bar, praline and truffle is completed with the same attention to detail before becoming part of the final collection.
The Principles Behind Every Recipe
Origin First
The flavour always begins with the cocoa. Every recipe is built around the qualities of the bean, not around unnecessary additions.
Made in Small Batches
Working in small batches gives us the time to focus on consistency, texture and flavour from one batch to the next.
Quality in Every Detail
From roasting to the final finish, every step is carried out with the same level of care in our Basel workshop.
Honest Ingredients
We believe good chocolate comes from good ingredients, prepared with care and allowed to speak for themselves.
Where Every Recipe Takes Shape
Our atelier is where ideas become chocolate. Every batch is prepared in one place, allowing us to follow each stage from roasting and refining to the finished bar or praline. Working this way keeps us close to every detail that shapes the final flavour.
Find the Chocolate That Speaks to You
Explore our Bean-to-Bar chocolate, handcrafted pralines and seasonal collections, or join us for a chocolate experience at Léon Chocolat.