Michel Cluizel Poppy's Almonds

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The Michel Cluizel Poppy’s Almonds are good quality almonds coated in gianduja chocolate, then covered with a thin, hard candy shell. Its colors are festive and bright, and all-natural.

It has delicate aromas of cocoa and roasted nuts—straight to the point and mouth-watering. And of course, it’s absolutely delicious. Rich and luscious, nutty and sweet. It’s a bomb of chocolate goodness.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

These Poppy’s Almonds by Michel Cluizel are great to give as a holiday gift. If you prefer to enjoy it on your own, we won’t judge you. Have it for a little after-dessert sweet, paired with tea or coffee. It also goes brilliantly with dessert wine

THREE GENERATIONS OF CHOCOLATE EXCELLENCE

The Cluizel family’s affair with chocolate began in Normandy in 1947, when pastry chefs Marc and Marcelle Cluizel decided to venture into this line of confection. Their son Michel took their interest a step further and, in 1987, opened the now-famous La Fontaine du Chocolat on the Rue Saint Honoré in Paris. He insisted on only the best quality sugar cane and Bourbon vanilla pods in his products, and eventually began partnering with cacao plantations around the world. The rest, as they say, is history.

Storage Instructions

Store your chocolates in a cool, dark place, ideally between 18 to 24°C. You can use the refrigerator, but place the chocolate in an airtight container to keep the moisture and humidity out—and retain its full range of flavors, of course!