Cercle V 2027 Calendar

Competition

We are pleased to announce the return of our Cercle V 2027 Calendar competition!
Try to win your place in the Cercle V Calendar & be part of our customers' most beautiful creations in 2027.

Behind every blend lies a meticulous process of selecting the finest cocoa beans to create a unique and consistent flavor profile. It is up to you to interpret them and craft a creation that brings out their full richness.
Propose a creation that showcases your favorite Valrhona Exceptional Blend Couverture*

*P125 Cœur de Guanaja, Extra noir, Abinao, Guanaja, Caraïbe, Extra Bitter, Oriado, Jivara, Caramélia, Azélia, Dulcey, Waina, Ivoire and Opalys.​

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Stages of the  Competition

Stage #1  From 04/13/2026 to 05/15/2026

To participate , send a picture of your best creation showcasing one Exceptional blends Couvertures, in portrait format with a light background, along with a description of the recipe and the ingredients used.

Stage #2  From 05/15/2026 to 05/19/2026

Preselection: The Valrhona team checks the compliance of each application.

Stage #3  From 05/19/2026 to 05/28/2026

Judging phase: A jury of experts will select the 24 most outstanding creations.

Stage #4  07/09/2026

Announcing the results: The chosen creations will be part of the calendar for our Cercle V customers, and showcased every month on social media in 2027!

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To Participate

Please email laura.goudard@valrhona-selection.com before 05/15 with:

• Your First and Last Name
• City, State and ZIP Code
• Your Establishment Name
• Your Creation's Name
• A short description, with Valrhona product(s) used in the dessert
• At least one picture (in portrait format with a light background, and minimum resolution 2480x3500px)
• Statement that you have read and accept the competition’s terms & conditions