May 2005
Chocolatiers
by Celia Cheng
GIANDUJA
My favorite at Fauchon is the Gianduja. Gianduja (zhan-DOO-yah) is a hazelnut-flavored chocolate popular in Europe. Fauchon’s Gianduja is a singular piece of this rich creamy chocolate, sans couverture but wrapped in gold foil. The Carré Or is Gianduja with crushed pieces of hazelnuts in the shape of a cube. Two of the most popular chocolates at Fauchon, the Gianduja and Carré Or, can be purchased as a pair in Fauchon’s signature Mini Pink Purse. The Mini Purse is a perfect treat to satisfy the sweet tooth but to, let us say, not overindulge. The Gianduja is so smooth it is the perfect companion to tea or coffee. And while the pink packaging and the purse motif are clearly aimed at a female audience, I would recommend that anyone try the tasty treasures inside.
