Chloé Doutre-Roussel has worked as a chocolate buyer at Fortnum & Mason in London and as head of confectionary at Ladurée in Paris. As agronomist by trade, she was employed by the UN before devoting herself to chocolate. She has worked in chocolate factories and shops, runs a chocolate appreciation society, and currently spends her time tracking down the world's finest chocolates. Chloé also runs chocolate-tasting courses and acts as an adviser to many of the world's top chocolatiers.

Few people know as much about chocolate as Chloé Doutre-Roussel. In this unique book she shares her knowledge of this much-loved food and her passion for it.

In The Chocolate Connoisseur, you will:

Learn to differentiate between "good" and "bad" chocolate

Discover wonderful new brands to savor and enjoy

Marry your favorite brands to your mood and time of day

Learn to taste chocolate like a connoisseur

Packed with amazing stories, tasting notes for the world's finest chocolates, history, myths, recipes, and "chocolate philosophy," this charming book will inspire you to become a connoisseur.