Chocolate is Art

COMPARTES, the luxury chocolate brand from Los Angeles that continues to deliver artistic creations, is releasing its humorous, love-filled, and POP 2020 Valentine's collection sequentially from mid-January 2020 at COMPARTES' seven stores and approximately 42 event venues nationwide.

The theme for the 2020 Valentine's limited edition products is "CUTE POP." Vivid and artistic items embodying the spirit of owner and chocolatier Jonathan Gram's "Chocolate is Art!" will be available.

The "Special Truffles," featuring sweet flavors like yuzu and strawberry rouge, are nestled in a limited-edition heart-shaped special box with the word "LOVE" hidden inside, making them perfect for a true love. The "Baby Skull," which sells out every year, returns this time in a cute, reusable tin package.

The popular Valentine's limited edition "Russian Skull" features a skull-shaped chocolate with one "dangerously spicy" piece hidden inside, perfect for parties or gatherings with friends. The "Ruby Skull," a skull-shaped chocolate made with the trendy ruby chocolate, is a cute and charming sight with its pink skulls filling a bottle, enjoyable just to look at.

Additionally, COMPARTES' highly popular "Love Fruits," featuring semi-dried fruits dipped in chocolate, the "Original Truffles" characterized by colorful designs and smooth texture, and the "Financier" with its rich flavor from butter and almond powder will also be available.

Why not spend a Valentine's Day filled with humor with these special items that COMPARTES proudly presents in 2020?

Valentine's Limited Edition Product Lineup

◆Special Truffle
Sweet flavored truffles in a limited-edition heart-shaped box with "LOVE" hidden inside!
Opening the chic heart-shaped special box reveals colorful truffles with sweet flavors from chocolatier Jonathan Gram. The Valentine's limited edition heart-shaped box has the word "LOVE" hidden within.
Product: Special Truffles
Contents: 6 pieces
Flavors: Original / Milk / Yuzu / Strawberry Rouge / Raspberry Rose / Oriental
Price: 2,000 yen (excl. tax) / 2,160 yen (incl. tax)

◆Baby Skull
A cute, reusable tin package makes its debut!
The popular Baby Skull is now available in a cute tin that can be reused. Includes milk and strawberry flavored chocolates.
Product Name: Baby Skull
Contents: 16 pieces
Flavors: Milk (10 pieces) / Strawberry (6 pieces)
Price: 800 yen (excl. tax) / 864 yen (incl. tax)

◆Russian Skull
Enjoy a thrilling Valentine's with funky skulls!
A popular item that appears only during the Valentine's season. One of the skull-shaped chocolates contains a "dangerously spicy" piece. A playful chocolate that's sure to liven up parties or gatherings with friends.
*The position of the "danger" piece varies by product.
Product Name: Russian Skull
Contents: 5 pieces
Flavors: Plain / Earl Grey / Raspberry / Orange / Danger
Price: 1,500 yen (excl. tax) / 1,620 yen (incl. tax)

◆Ruby Skull
Small skull-shaped chocolates made with the trendy ruby chocolate.
Skull-shaped chocolates made with sweet and subtly tart ruby chocolate. The sight of pink skulls filling a bottle is cute and charming, enjoyable just to look at.
Product Name: Ruby Skull
Contents: 35 pieces
Flavor: Ruby Chocolate
Price: 1,500 yen (excl. tax) / 1,620 yen (incl. tax)

◆Financier
A rich flavor of butter and almond powder!
The aroma and flavor of butter and almond powder create a rich taste. Comes in three flavors.
Product Name: Financier
Contents: 6 pieces
Flavors: Nature / Chocolat / Framboise
Price: 1,800 yen (excl. tax) / 1,944 yen (incl. tax)

◆Love Fruits Mix
A classic popular item featuring carefully selected semi-dried fruits dipped in chocolate.
The most popular item year-round, "Love Fruits Mix." The exquisite balance of the condensed sweetness of semi-dried fruits and the slight bitterness of cacao makes this a popular product. Contains a mix of 7 types of fruits, allowing you to enjoy various flavors in one box.
Product Name: Love Fruits Mix
Flavors: Pineapple / Mango / Strawberry / Kiwi / Apple / Melon / Tomato
Price:
S <7 pieces (1 of each of 7 types)> 600 yen (excl. tax) / 648 yen (incl. tax)
M <14 pieces (2 of each of 7 types)> 1,200 yen (excl. tax) / 1,296 yen (incl. tax)
L <28 pieces (4 of each of 7 types)> 2,400 yen (excl. tax) / 2,592 yen (incl. tax)

◆Original Truffle
Truffles with fashionable and pop designs to convey your feelings to your loved ones.
A masterpiece featuring COMPARTES' signature variety of truffles, presented in a luxurious black gift box. Each is crafted with a balance of cacao and ingredients to highlight its unique flavor. Enjoy the smooth texture along with the colorful designs.
Product Name: Original Truffle
Contents / Price:
3 pieces: 1,000 yen (excl. tax) / 1,080 yen (incl. tax)
(Original / Milk / Heart (Strawberry Caramel))
5 pieces: 1,650 yen (excl. tax) / 1,782 yen (incl. tax)
(Original / Milk / Heart (Strawberry Caramel) / Caramel / Earl Grey)
10 pieces: 3,200 yen (excl. tax) / 3,456 yen (incl. tax)
(Original / Milk / Heart (Strawberry Caramel) / Caramel / Earl Grey / Hazelnut Nougat / Honey / Espresso / Salt / Cacao Nibs)


■Owner and Chocolatier, Jonathan Gram
He began making chocolates at age 15 and became the owner of Compartes at 24. Drawing inspiration from ingredients and sensibilities encountered during his travels worldwide, he has infused them into his chocolates. He gained recognition as a notable chocolatier in America, even receiving the nickname "Chocolate Boy" from Teri Hatcher at a Golden Globe Awards event. In 2011, Forbes' American edition named him one of the "30 Under 30 Food & Wine" rising stars, further increasing Compartes' popularity. He has also appeared on numerous TV shows, including "Food Network," "CNN," "ABC," "Bravo," and "A&E," solidifying his status as a sought-after chocolatier.

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B2F, Sogo Yokohama, 2-18-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
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2F, Hachioji Opa, 1-12 Asahi-cho, Hachioji, Tokyo
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B1F, Urawa Parco, 11-1 Higashi-takasago-cho, Urawa-ku, Saitama
TEL: 048-611-8545