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. — a month ago

Steve Cunneen

9.2

Quite delicious. Caramel, very ripe fruit on nose with a rich and full finish. Served with slow roast salmon and sauteed greens. Alcohol a little high (I'm guessing it was just the season) but very enjoyable and fun to drink at eight years old. — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.2

It’s so good af. Sappy like that savory heavy hint of green things by also peaches but ripe tangerines and white peaches. An amalgamation of wonk and whimsy. Domaine d’Idylle making me happy. Per the usual. I should visit Savoie. — 6 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.2

Delightfully herbal and slightly spicy, infinitely fresh. It will draw you in with fennel whimsy and keep you there with citrus zest familiarity but then it finishes with a slightly minty kick. Utterly playful and mouthwatering (surely there are more connections between those synonyms than wine). A really good wine I think could…age. There I said it. This white wine could age. — a year ago

Michael Mugmon

9.2

Canadian only in Canada! — 4 years ago

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Joel F

9.0

Beautiful Ruby color. Chilled for 15m before serving.

Green rhubarb, salal, bit of vinegar and alcohol on the nose. Touch of dark chocolate

Great mouthfeel, light and fresh with just a touch of tannin. Juicy and savoury. Cherry, plum, rhubarb. Bright acidity, low alcohol. — 6 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Whimsy on the label. Color is great. Sorta glint of gold in the silvery shimmer. Smells of lemon peels and apple-pear juice. Hint like Sauv Blanc. Flavors are balanced and smooth. Slightest of sweet with plenty of Meyer lemon and Oro Blanco grapefruit. Citrus in spades. Tannins are strong and pleasing to finish. This is still a winner. Maybe not as stunning as it was the first couple times I had it, but a perfect wine with white meats (including fish), shoshitos and lighter cheeses. — 2 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Whimsy on the label. Excellent Bing cherry color. Smells like herbs, stones and berries. Excellent flavor with woodsy, smoky, herb stuff to match the berry-cherry acid hit. Plenty of tannin and nice backbone on this. Great little bottle. — 4 years ago

Joel F

9.0

Lemon rind, gravel, and some unripe peach aromas
Light, smooth, low alcohol and super fresh.
Bright, mild acid and Meyer lemon palette. Awesome! — 6 years ago

James Forsyth

9.3

She Drives a Plymouth Satellite by Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. is a New England style IPA. I love the name and the artwork. Such whimsy. This beer is a rich expression of the genre with mango and lychee notes. Thick and smooth. It's a delicious smoothy of a beer. @Delectable Wine — 6 years ago