Patisserie Sadaharu Aoki Paris will begin selling the new chocolate assortment "AOKI 2021," which includes new and award-winning flavors as well as past popular flavors, as well as cute Valentine's Day-exclusive cakes, from January 14, 2020.
Sadaharu Aoki's Valentine's Day brings a variety of new chocolates and limited edition cakes
Sadaharu Aoki is highly acclaimed not only as a pastry chef but also as a chocolatier, having been selected as one of the top 5 chocolatiers and winning the highest ranking for five consecutive years at the competition held by the Club des Crocours du Chocolat (C.C.C.), France's most prestigious chocolate enthusiasts' organization, and receiving high praise for eight consecutive years.
Aoki's chocolates available for Valentine's Day in 2021 are all masterpieces created using carefully selected ingredients and delicate techniques. The highly anticipated new assortment, "AOKI 2021," features three new flavors: "Abricot," "Pistache Cerise," and "Caramel Sale Matcha." It's a captivating assortment, featuring two C.C.C.C. award-winning flavors: "Ariba" and "Praline Au Lait," as well as the popular "Miel" (Honey) from previous AOKI series. This year's offerings also include chocolate assortments like "Bonbon Chocolat Grand Cru" and "Mini Tablet Voyage," which allow you to enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate in its purest form, as well as the rich "Terrine au Chocolat." The simple yet sophisticated flavors, which utilize the potential of cacao, are available in a variety of textures, including ganache and tablet. Also, the adorable Valentine's Day cakes, popular every year, are back again this year! They're sure to add a touch of joy to your Valentine's Day celebrations at home with your loved ones.
Product Overview
【New Arrivals】AOKI 2021
Three new arrivals are available: "Abricot," which combines the rich flavor of two layers of pâté de fruits and ganache to lock in the taste and acidity of juicy apricots; "Pistache Cerise," which combines rich pistachio ganache with chunks of cherries; and "Caramel Sale Matcha," which adds depth to the sweetness of caramel with the bitterness of matcha. In addition to these, we also have "Miel (Honey)," a popular item from the past AOKI series, and "Ariba" and "Praline," which have both won top prizes at France's most prestigious chocolate competitions. This new assortment includes six "Ole" chocolates. This special item allows you to experience the world of Aoki through a variety of chocolates, including a simple bitter chocolate ganache that lets you enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate, a marriage of Japanese ingredients, and our signature praline.
[Price] 3,078 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 1 each of Abricot Miel Pistache, Cerise Caramel, Sale, Matcha Praline, and Olé Arriba
[Sales locations] All 6 stores in Japan, official online shopping site, and event venues nationwide
▲Chocolat Carré 8P
[New product] Chocolat Carré 2P, 4P, 8P
An assortment of “Carré (= square)” bonbon chocolates. This fascinating assortment includes Aoki's standard flavors of raspberry and passion fruit, as well as the new "Cerise (Cherry)" and "Yuzu Praline," which combines the sourness of yuzu with praline, and other limited edition chocolates that can only be enjoyed in this box.
[Price] 2P: 1,080 yen, 4P: 1,998 yen, 8P: 3,996 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 2P: Pistache, Cerise x 1 each, 4P: Contents of 2P + Yuzu Praline, Caramel Sale x 1 each, 8P: Contents of 4P + Earl Grey, Matcha Praline, Passion, Raspberry x 1 each
[Sales locations] All 6 stores nationwide, official online shopping site, event venues nationwide
[New product] Fondant au Chocolat Set
Fondant au Chocolat is a baked confectionery with a soft texture that melts away in your mouth. "Chocolat". This new assortment includes the two classic flavors "Chocolat" and "Yuzu", plus this year's new flavor "Framboise". The rich taste of the chocolate is layered with the refreshing acidity of the raspberry.
[Price] 1,458 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 1 each of Fondant au Chocolat, Fondant au Chocolat Yuzu, and Fondant au Chocolat Raspberry x 1
[Sales Locations] All 6 stores in Japan, official online shopping site, and event venues nationwide
[New Product] Gâteau Chocolat au Marrons
A new gateau au chocolat made with a rich chocolate dough containing fermented butter from France, baked with chestnuts and rum raisins until moist. The texture of the large crushed chestnuts and the moderate flavor of rum create a taste that is perfect for adults.
[Price] 1,836 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 1 each of Gateau Chocolat au Marron
[Retail locations] All 6 stores in Japan and official online shopping site
Bonbon Chocolat Grand Cru
An assortment of chocolates that allow you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of cacao, including homemade praline made with Italian hazelnuts and ganache made with Venezuelan Trinitario cacao. Its simplicity allows you to fully enjoy flavors that make the most of the appeal of the ingredients and the potential of the cacao itself.
[Price] 2,538 yen (tax included)
[Contents] Bonbon Chocolat Praline, Praline Au Lait, Au Lait, Caramel Sale x 1 each, Trinitario x 2
[Sales Locations] All 6 stores nationwide, official online shopping site, event venues nationwide
Mini Tablet Voyage
Aoki has thought about the country of origin of cacao and created chocolates that allow you to enjoy comparing the flavors of three different producing regions: Ecuador, Madagascar, and Venezuela. "Venezuela" uses rare Criollo cocoa beans, which have a balanced flavor that gently envelops the acidity reminiscent of red fruit. You can experience the taste of each variety.
[Price] 2,160 yen (tax included)
[Contents] Mini tablets: Criollo, Equator, and Madagascar x 3 each
[Retail Locations] All 6 stores in Japan and official online shopping site
Terrine au Chocolat
This chocolate is made with chocolate from Domori, an Italian company that Aoki loves. This chocolate, which allows you to fully enjoy the rich and powerful aroma of Ecuadorian cacao, is combined with fermented butter from France, creating a luxurious taste that is unique to Aoki, which is particular about its ingredients. Eat it chilled to enjoy the rich chocolate flavor, or warm it up to enjoy the chocolate melting from the inside, creating an even more gorgeous aroma.
[Price] 2,700 yen (tax included)
[Contents] Terrine au Chocolat x 1
[Sales Locations] All 6 stores in Japan, official online shopping site, and event venues nationwide
[Limited Time Only] Sensuelle Cool
"Sensuelle Cool" is a cute heart-shaped cake that will add a touch of glamour to your Valentine's Day. The sweetness of milk chocolate blends with the tartness of raspberries, creating a cake that, as its name suggests, is "sensual." It is the perfect size for two to enjoy together, making it a great choice for Valentine's Day spent with that special someone.
[Price] JPY 2,214 (tax included)
[Sales period] February 9th to 14th, 2021 (Shinjuku Isetan and Yokohama Takashimaya: February 12th to 14th, JR Nagoya Takashimaya: February 14th only)
[Sales locations] All 6 stores nationwide
[Limited Time Only] Degustation Cool
"Degustation Cool" is a luxurious box set of adorable petit fours, which allows you to enjoy a little bit of six different cakes. You can savor classic popular items as well as seasonal cakes, including the small heart-shaped cake "Sensuelle."
[Price] 2,160 yen (tax included)
[Sales period] February 7th to February 14th, 2021
[Contents] 1 each of Chocolat Praslin, Saya, Valencia, Sensuelle, Cool Cheesecake, Fruits, Rouge, Bamboo
[Sales locations] Marunouchi store, Tokyo Midtown store, Shinjuku Isetan store, Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs store
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only. The actual decorations are all handmade, so they may differ from the photos.
*The design, specifications, sales period, and sales locations may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
About Sadaharu Aoki
Based in Paris, he is one of the most talked-about pastry chefs in the world today. He has a history of receiving various awards, including the Best Pastry Chef of France and the Paris City Hall Prize. In 2018, he won the highest award for the eighth consecutive year at the C.C.C. chocolate competition. He currently has five stores in Paris and five in Japan. His motto is "to bring joy to people through sweets."
He has won the Culinary Master award and the Paris City Hall Prize.
He received an "AWARD" at the C.C.C. chocolate competition.
In 2012, he was selected as one of France's top 5 chocolatiers and top 10 pastry chefs.
In 2018, he received the highest ranking for the fifth consecutive year and an award for the eighth consecutive year at the French Chocolate Lovers' Association's competition.
In 2019, he was selected as one of the Top 100 Artisan Chocolat & Tablets at the French Chocolate Lovers' Association's competition.
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Sadaharu Aoki's Valentine's Day brings a variety of new chocolates and limited edition cakes
Sadaharu Aoki is highly acclaimed not only as a pastry chef but also as a chocolatier, having been selected as one of the top 5 chocolatiers and winning the highest ranking for five consecutive years at the competition held by the Club des Crocours du Chocolat (C.C.C.), France's most prestigious chocolate enthusiasts' organization, and receiving high praise for eight consecutive years.
Aoki's chocolates available for Valentine's Day in 2021 are all masterpieces created using carefully selected ingredients and delicate techniques. The highly anticipated new assortment, "AOKI 2021," features three new flavors: "Abricot," "Pistache Cerise," and "Caramel Sale Matcha." It's a captivating assortment, featuring two C.C.C.C. award-winning flavors: "Ariba" and "Praline Au Lait," as well as the popular "Miel" (Honey) from previous AOKI series. This year's offerings also include chocolate assortments like "Bonbon Chocolat Grand Cru" and "Mini Tablet Voyage," which allow you to enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate in its purest form, as well as the rich "Terrine au Chocolat." The simple yet sophisticated flavors, which utilize the potential of cacao, are available in a variety of textures, including ganache and tablet. Also, the adorable Valentine's Day cakes, popular every year, are back again this year! They're sure to add a touch of joy to your Valentine's Day celebrations at home with your loved ones.
Product Overview
【New Arrivals】AOKI 2021
Three new arrivals are available: "Abricot," which combines the rich flavor of two layers of pâté de fruits and ganache to lock in the taste and acidity of juicy apricots; "Pistache Cerise," which combines rich pistachio ganache with chunks of cherries; and "Caramel Sale Matcha," which adds depth to the sweetness of caramel with the bitterness of matcha. In addition to these, we also have "Miel (Honey)," a popular item from the past AOKI series, and "Ariba" and "Praline," which have both won top prizes at France's most prestigious chocolate competitions. This new assortment includes six "Ole" chocolates. This special item allows you to experience the world of Aoki through a variety of chocolates, including a simple bitter chocolate ganache that lets you enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate, a marriage of Japanese ingredients, and our signature praline.
[Price] 3,078 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 1 each of Abricot Miel Pistache, Cerise Caramel, Sale, Matcha Praline, and Olé Arriba
[Sales locations] All 6 stores in Japan, official online shopping site, and event venues nationwide
▲Chocolat Carré 8P[New product] Chocolat Carré 2P, 4P, 8P
An assortment of “Carré (= square)” bonbon chocolates. This fascinating assortment includes Aoki's standard flavors of raspberry and passion fruit, as well as the new "Cerise (Cherry)" and "Yuzu Praline," which combines the sourness of yuzu with praline, and other limited edition chocolates that can only be enjoyed in this box.
[Price] 2P: 1,080 yen, 4P: 1,998 yen, 8P: 3,996 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 2P: Pistache, Cerise x 1 each, 4P: Contents of 2P + Yuzu Praline, Caramel Sale x 1 each, 8P: Contents of 4P + Earl Grey, Matcha Praline, Passion, Raspberry x 1 each
[Sales locations] All 6 stores nationwide, official online shopping site, event venues nationwide
[New product] Fondant au Chocolat Set
Fondant au Chocolat is a baked confectionery with a soft texture that melts away in your mouth. "Chocolat". This new assortment includes the two classic flavors "Chocolat" and "Yuzu", plus this year's new flavor "Framboise". The rich taste of the chocolate is layered with the refreshing acidity of the raspberry.
[Price] 1,458 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 1 each of Fondant au Chocolat, Fondant au Chocolat Yuzu, and Fondant au Chocolat Raspberry x 1
[Sales Locations] All 6 stores in Japan, official online shopping site, and event venues nationwide
[New Product] Gâteau Chocolat au Marrons
A new gateau au chocolat made with a rich chocolate dough containing fermented butter from France, baked with chestnuts and rum raisins until moist. The texture of the large crushed chestnuts and the moderate flavor of rum create a taste that is perfect for adults.
[Price] 1,836 yen (tax included)
[Contents] 1 each of Gateau Chocolat au Marron
[Retail locations] All 6 stores in Japan and official online shopping site
Bonbon Chocolat Grand Cru
An assortment of chocolates that allow you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of cacao, including homemade praline made with Italian hazelnuts and ganache made with Venezuelan Trinitario cacao. Its simplicity allows you to fully enjoy flavors that make the most of the appeal of the ingredients and the potential of the cacao itself.
[Price] 2,538 yen (tax included)
[Contents] Bonbon Chocolat Praline, Praline Au Lait, Au Lait, Caramel Sale x 1 each, Trinitario x 2
[Sales Locations] All 6 stores nationwide, official online shopping site, event venues nationwide
Mini Tablet Voyage
Aoki has thought about the country of origin of cacao and created chocolates that allow you to enjoy comparing the flavors of three different producing regions: Ecuador, Madagascar, and Venezuela. "Venezuela" uses rare Criollo cocoa beans, which have a balanced flavor that gently envelops the acidity reminiscent of red fruit. You can experience the taste of each variety.
[Price] 2,160 yen (tax included)
[Contents] Mini tablets: Criollo, Equator, and Madagascar x 3 each
[Retail Locations] All 6 stores in Japan and official online shopping site
Terrine au Chocolat
This chocolate is made with chocolate from Domori, an Italian company that Aoki loves. This chocolate, which allows you to fully enjoy the rich and powerful aroma of Ecuadorian cacao, is combined with fermented butter from France, creating a luxurious taste that is unique to Aoki, which is particular about its ingredients. Eat it chilled to enjoy the rich chocolate flavor, or warm it up to enjoy the chocolate melting from the inside, creating an even more gorgeous aroma.
[Price] 2,700 yen (tax included)
[Contents] Terrine au Chocolat x 1
[Sales Locations] All 6 stores in Japan, official online shopping site, and event venues nationwide
[Limited Time Only] Sensuelle Cool
"Sensuelle Cool" is a cute heart-shaped cake that will add a touch of glamour to your Valentine's Day. The sweetness of milk chocolate blends with the tartness of raspberries, creating a cake that, as its name suggests, is "sensual." It is the perfect size for two to enjoy together, making it a great choice for Valentine's Day spent with that special someone.
[Price] JPY 2,214 (tax included)
[Sales period] February 9th to 14th, 2021 (Shinjuku Isetan and Yokohama Takashimaya: February 12th to 14th, JR Nagoya Takashimaya: February 14th only)
[Sales locations] All 6 stores nationwide
[Limited Time Only] Degustation Cool
"Degustation Cool" is a luxurious box set of adorable petit fours, which allows you to enjoy a little bit of six different cakes. You can savor classic popular items as well as seasonal cakes, including the small heart-shaped cake "Sensuelle."
[Price] 2,160 yen (tax included)
[Sales period] February 7th to February 14th, 2021
[Contents] 1 each of Chocolat Praslin, Saya, Valencia, Sensuelle, Cool Cheesecake, Fruits, Rouge, Bamboo
[Sales locations] Marunouchi store, Tokyo Midtown store, Shinjuku Isetan store, Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs store
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only. The actual decorations are all handmade, so they may differ from the photos.
*The design, specifications, sales period, and sales locations may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
About Sadaharu Aoki
Based in Paris, he is one of the most talked-about pastry chefs in the world today. He has a history of receiving various awards, including the Best Pastry Chef of France and the Paris City Hall Prize. In 2018, he won the highest award for the eighth consecutive year at the C.C.C. chocolate competition. He currently has five stores in Paris and five in Japan. His motto is "to bring joy to people through sweets."
He has won the Culinary Master award and the Paris City Hall Prize.
He received an "AWARD" at the C.C.C. chocolate competition.
In 2012, he was selected as one of France's top 5 chocolatiers and top 10 pastry chefs.
In 2018, he received the highest ranking for the fifth consecutive year and an award for the eighth consecutive year at the French Chocolate Lovers' Association's competition.
In 2019, he was selected as one of the Top 100 Artisan Chocolat & Tablets at the French Chocolate Lovers' Association's competition.
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