A curious creation from the mind of Nicolas Cloiseau.
Straight out of Nicolas Cloiseau's cabinet of curiosities, the INSOLITE Collection features a unique chocolate that playfully surprises and leaves no one indifferent. At the pace of 3 editions per year, Nicolas Cloiseau creates moments of freedom where the most unexpected flavors meet chocolate.
Insolite: Expect The Unexpected
Those who follow him know: Nicolas Cloiseau wakes up every day to challenge conventions. His recipe is to do nothing like everyone else: chocolates without cream or butter that highlight the brand's DNA (Fruit Naturally), water-based ganaches (Bali Noël 2024), chocolates aged in oak barrels, alcohol-free*, with an intense whisky flavor (Alchimie), chocolates that take a savory turn (Esprit Salé) with versions of savory vegetables or others that are enjoyed frozen (Chocolate Chills). When it comes to innovation, our chef sets no limits, each innovation disrupts genres and makes a splash.
For Insolite, his thinking didn't start with taste but with the process: Nicolas' idea was to explore all raw materials that can be rehydrated or infused in the cream of a ganache, ground/crushed in praline, or substitute butter or cream. From this premise, anything becomes possible, pushing the boundaries of chocolate even with seemingly dissonant combinations. Then the famous 'neither too much nor too little,' which defines the brand's taste balance between chocolate and other ingredients, makes the chocolate resonate like never before.
* Traces of alcohol 0.5%
Insolite Caviar:
Almond-Hazelnut Praline With Petrossian Caviar.
The third edition of Insolite by Nicolas Cloiseau, created in partnership with Petrossian, is a refined journey into the world of caviar and chocolate. In this unique creation, a subtle praliné with gentle marine notes and caramelized hazelnut pieces blends seamlessly with the rich, smooth, and slightly mineral flavors of buttery caviar. The result is a harmonious balance that will intrigue caviar enthusiasts, combining savory brininess with delicate hints of dried fruit and toasted grains. Every bead of Petrossian caviar is sustainably raised and carefully hand-selected from the finest farms around the world, then matured to perfection with expert care.
Insolite Caviar
Almond-hazelnut praliné with crushed caramelized hazelnuts and savory caviar butter, made in collaboration with Petrossian.
There's still more to come...
At the rate of 3 editions per year, Nicolas Cloiseau crafts moments of freedom where the craziest ideas rub shoulders with chocolate, resulting in unexpected combinations that delight the senses and challenge traditional boundaries. Each edition is a testament to his creativity, offering a unique sensory adventure that surprises and captivates chocolate enthusiasts.
What will Nicolas create next?
