The best chocolate pastry in Gironde is savored in Bordeaux, on Capdeville Street, in the Saint-Seurin neighborhood. On Tuesday October 13, 2026, the Grain bakery took first prize at the competition organized at Bordeaux town hall. Another honor for this neighborhood shop opened in 2021, already crowned two years prior.
A sacred chocolate pastry for the 2nd time in Gironde
Pierre and Nathan claimed first place, respectively in the employee and apprentice categories, at the competition for the Best Chocolate Pastry in Gironde. Behind this
victory, a recipe where every ingredient matters. Label Rouge flour, Valrhona chocolate, AOP butter and milk starter make up this artisanal chocolate pastry, sold for €1.50 in the shop.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
The pastry won over a jury of 11 people, bringing together professionals and consumers in almost equal numbers. Leading the panel was a president with a particularly sweet tooth : a world champion of the chocolate croissant.
120 points to crown the best chocolate croissant in Gironde
To win the title, nothing was left to chance. The creations were evaluated according to 6 criteria, each scored out of 20 points: the baking,
>the shine, visual appeal, taste, melt-in-your-mouth quality and flakiness.That's 120 points total to set apart the pastries and reward the one that combines technical mastery, deliciousness and balanced flavors.
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A small artisanal bakery that became a Bordeaux reference
Opened in 2021, Grain cultivates the spirit of a neighborhood bakery, where all creations are entirely homemade in a strategic neighborhood, close to residents, schools and businesses.
After a first victory in 2024, this new win confirms the expertise of this Bordeaux address. And good news for the
chocoholics : no need to break the bank to taste the best chocolate pastry in Gironde.View this post on Instagram