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Millot Estate (Bejofo)
Madagascar · Diana Region (Sambirano Valley, Ambanja) reviewed
Criolloadmixture
A historic estate in the Sambirano Valley near Ambanja, one of the oldest commercial cacao plantations in Madagascar, known for controlled fermentation and the bright fruit-forward character typical of the region.
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Region | Diana Region (Sambirano Valley, Ambanja) |
| Growing region | Africa |
| Coordinates | -13.66°, 48.46° (approx.) |
| Elevation | 20-150 m |
| Producer | estate · Millot Estate |
| Genetic groups | Criollo, admixture |
| Traditional class | Trinitario |
| Also known as | Millot plantation, Bejofo Estate |
| Bean notes | Long-established estate populations in the Sambirano Valley, including mature trees dating to early-20th-century plantings and a small separately handled Criollo-leaning component. |
| Harvest season | main May-Aug; smaller crop Nov-Jan |
| Fermentation | Controlled tiered wooden-box fermentation, managed estate-wide for consistency. |
| Drying | Sun-dried on patios and raised wooden beds. |
| Flavour | red berry · citrus · tangy acidity · fresh cocoa |
| Updated | 2026-05-22 |
Sources
- Daarnhouwer & Co — 'Following the cacao and chocolate trail in Madagascar: the Sambirano River Valley'
- Fouet et al. 2021, Beverage Plant Research (Madagascar cacao origin and dispersal)