In July, I wrote about my
hunt for the best chocolate macaron in Paris. Based on my own taste test, I agreed with the test conducted by le Figaro's "Figarosope," which concluded that the one at Jean-Paul Hévin was the best.
However, I was unable to sample Pierre Hermé's version when I wrote that, and today I completed that part of my research. Conclusion: Hévin's status confirmed. The Hermé macaron was perfectly constructed but lacked the rich chocolate flavor of the Hévin.
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| Macarons from Pierre Hermé |
While I was there, I naturally got a few others flavors, and I have to say that the month's special, called "Les Jardins," which is flavored with orange blossom, rose and ginger, is one of the best things I have ever eaten. That was thirty minutes ago, and the delicate melange of scents is still in my head.
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| Macaron "Les Jardins" from Pierre Hermé |
So for chocolate go to Jean-Paul Hévin, for amazing creativity try Pierre Hermé.
Bobby Jay
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