Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Elysée Chocolat – Sparkling Wine N/V
France 🇫🇷

Overview
A unique sparkling wine-cocktail that blends French effervescence with chocolate flavoring. More of a dessert-styled bubbly than a traditional wine, it’s crafted to deliver novelty and indulgence in one glass.

Aromas & Flavors
Sweet cocoa and milk chocolate aromas lead the way, joined by hints of vanilla, caramel, and soft red fruit undertones from the sparkling base. On the palate, it’s sweet and creamy, with milk-chocolate richness layered over gentle bubbles.

Mouthfeel
Smooth, frothy, and dessert-like. The mousse is soft rather than sharp, making the chocolate coating linger in a playful, almost confectionary way.

Food Pairing
A natural pairing for chocolate cake, tiramisu, or chocolate-covered strawberries. It can also work as a fun after-dinner toast on its own.

Verdict
Less about terroir, more about whimsy and indulgence. A bubbly treat for those who want something sweet, playful, and out of the box — a conversation-starter in any gathering. — 2 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

On the bigger-framed and riper side, which is usually not my preferred style, but it’s pretty good nonetheless. Nose shows ripe dark fruit, and a tiny bit of dark ,chocolate, but that’s redeemed by nice dark olivey notes and deep stony minerality. Rich and very southern Rhone-like in the mouth, the richness again redeemed by the minerality. Would I have preferred they picked a little earlier? Sure. But this still is quite good. 40% Carignane, 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache. — 3 years ago

Alexei Pavlov

9.1

Excellent champagne for $3.99 a bottle! — 6 years ago

Twyla G

9.0

Sippin on some bubbly with the hubby. Happy Holidays!! — 11 years ago