World Chocolate Day 2025: Which are some of the world’s most expensive chocolates?
Chocolate lovers, mark your calendars! World Chocolate Day is just around the corner on July 7. Whether you’re a dark chocolate devotee, a milk chocolate romantic or someone who believes white chocolate deserves more respect, this World Chocolate Day promises to be a sweet celebration worth savouring. After all, life’s too short for mediocre chocolate—and a day dedicated to chocolate seems like the perfect excuse to indulge in the extraordinary.
Tatler rounds up seven chocolate brands renowned for crafting the most exquisite and expensive chocolates globally.
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To’ak
To'ak, an Ecuadorian chocolate company established in 2013, has earned a reputation for crafting luxury chocolate using one of the world’s rarest and most coveted cacao varieties, the Ecuadorian Nacional.
This cacao is renowned for its unique floral and fruity flavour profile and its rarity, which stems from its historical near-extinction due to disease. As a result, To'ak produces its most expensive chocolate—Masters Series Enriquestuardo, a limited edition bar of single-origin dark chocolate.
This exquisite creation features a certified print from the esteemed Ecuadorian artist Enriquestuardo and boasts flavours of buttery caramel, plum, honey and delicate cashews. It offers an unparalleled luxurious chocolate experience, blending artistry and flavour to captivate the senses.
Masters Series Enriquestuardo, one of 50gms for US$490 (around HK$3,846)
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House of Knipschildt
La Madeline au Truffe from House of Knipschildt (Photo: courtesy of House of Knipschildt)
Founded in 1999 by Fritz Knipschildt in the United States, Knipschildt Chocolatier is widely recognised by chocolate enthusiasts as one of the most extravagant chocolate producers in the world.
Among its luxurious offerings, La Madeline au Truffe stands out as the most expensive chocolate in its collection. This indulgent creation begins with a decadent ganache made from 70 per cent Valrhona dark chocolate, heavy cream, sugar, truffle oil and vanilla.
Encased within this rich ganache is a rare French Perigord truffle, a prized mushroom known for its exquisite flavour. With just one bite, the harmonious blend of chocolate and truffle melts in your mouth.
La Madeline au Truffe, one truffle of around 35 grams for US$250 (around HK$1,962)
DeLafée
DeLafée's Swiss edible gold chocolate box with Swiss Collectible Gold Coin (Photo: courtesy of DeLafée)
DeLafée's gold chocolate (Photo: Instagram / @delafee_of_switzerland)
Founded in 2004 and based in Switzerland, DeLafée has established itself as a premier luxury chocolate brand, renowned for its handcrafted creations adorned with 24-karat gold leaf.
Among its distinguished offerings is the Celebration 24-karat Gold Chocolate Box with an Antique Swiss Gold Coin. This exquisite box features eight luxurious Swiss chocolates, each made from a Grand Cru chocolate from Ecuador, embellished with edible 24-karat gold. Housed within this opulent gift box is a Swiss Vreneli Francs 10 gold coin, dating from between 1011 and 1922, sourced directly from the Swiss central bank, as noted on DeLafée’s official website.
Celebration 24-karat Gold Chocolate Box, one box for CHF$470 (around HK$4,584)
Le Chocolate Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton
Vivienne Box chocolate from Le Chocolate Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton (Photo: Instagram / maxime.frederic)
Maxime Frédéric, celebrated as the Pastry Chef of the Year by the Gault & Millau 2022 Guide and the pastry chef at Cheval Blanc Paris, extended his esteemed culinary talent to Louis Vuitton by launching Le Chocolate Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton in 2022.
One of his exquisite collections is the Vivienne Box, which features the Louis Vuitton mascot, Vivienne, elegantly depicted on a travel trunk made of both dark and milk chocolate. This bold creation seamlessly blends expert craftsmanship with refined details, showcasing the iconic Louis Vuitton logo perfectly engraved on each piece of boutique chocolate.
Unlike any chocolate sculpture you’ve seen before, Vivienne comes to life with a graceful dance after you turn its milk-chocolate key. The movement is made possible by an intricate internal system of 20 gears, inspired by Louis Vuitton’s craftsmanship.
Vivienne Box Red, one piece of 1,150 grams for EU$250 (around HK$2,277)
Compartés
Luxury Grandmaster Chocolate Chess Pieces Set from Compartés (Photo: courtesy of Compartés)
Compartés, a chocolate brand founded in 1950, has become renowned for creating fun and visually striking chocolate, thanks to the innovative leadership of chocolatier Jonathan Grahm.
One of its standout creations is the Luxury Grandmaster Chocolate Chess Pieces Set, where each piece is meticulously crafted from chocolate, accompanied by a beautiful chessboard box. This lavish set transforms the classic game of chess into an extravagant, edible experience, all packed in a keepsake briefcase.
The full chess set in chocolate offers a unique blend of luxury and playful interaction, making it a perfect gift.
Luxury Grandmaster Chocolate Chess Pieces Set, one box for US$299.95 (around HK$2,354)
Amedei Toscana
Viaggio from Amedei Toscana (Photo: courtesy of Amedei Toscana)
Amedei's Viaggio offers 12 pieces of chocolate in different flavours (Photo: courtesy of Amedei Toscana)
Founded in 1990 in Tuscany, known as the heart of the Chocolate Valley, Amedei has set its sights on creating exceptional luxury Italian chocolates. This dedication to excellence has earned its products the prestigious Tavoletta d’Oro award, a recognition bestowed by the Compagnia del Cioccolato for outstanding craftsmanship.
One of Amedei's distinguished collections is the Viaggio, which comes in a limited and numbered edition, presented in a precious beech wood box. This collection offers a tasting journey of cocoa sourced from Africa and Central America. It includes 12 small pieces in various flavours, such as Toscano Latte milk chocolate and Toscano Bianco white chocolate.
Viaggio, one box of 12 pieces for EU$180 (around HK$1,639)
Pierre Marcolini
Pierre Marcolini's Création Cube (Photo: courtesy of Pierre Marcolini)
Founded 30 years ago in Kraainem, Belgium, Pierre Marcolini is widely recognised by chocolate lovers as one of the luxury chocolate brands worldwide, thanks to its founder with the same name, who has won nearly 40 patisserie prizes.
For those eager to explore a variety of luxurious chocolate tablets, Pierre Marcolini offers the Création Cube. This exquisite selection features eight different chocolate creations, beautifully presented in a box that is perfect for chocolate lovers seeking both discovery and the pleasure of tasting premium chocolates.
The collection includes flavours such as salted caramel, casse-noisette, white chocolate, five o’clock pleasure, pecan nut praliné, pistachio praliné and milk chocolate.
Création Cube, eight tablets for UK$72 (around HK$774)
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