Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

Lindt Excellence is a premium line of dark chocolate tablets produced by the Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli. The Excellence range was pioneered in the late 1980s by the brand's Master Chocolatiers, beginning with the 70% cocoa bar, to showcase higher cacao percentages and various flavor infusions. The 85% Cocoa variant is known for its robust, earthy profile with notes of dried fruit and licorice.

While the brand is deeply rooted in its Swiss heritage, manufacturing occurs in several locations globally to serve international markets. Major production facilities are located in Kilchberg, Switzerland, as well as in Germany (Aachen), France, and the United States (New Hampshire) for North American distribution. The cocoa beans are sourced through the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program, which monitors the supply chain from bean to bar.

The company remains a publicly traded entity on the SIX Swiss Exchange, though the founding family legacies are preserved through foundations and strategic voting structures. Today, the group is a global leader in the premium chocolate segment, owning other major brands like Ghirardelli and Russell Stover.