There are different levels of quality on the chocolate scale and Parisian chocolatier Michel Richart's are on top. More than earning the labels of luxurious and gourmet you can consider them unique with flavor choices including Jasmine Tea and Licorice..

These chocolates have history, their beginnings date back to 1925. The packaging and look of the chocolates have been given an update but the quality ingredients and dedication to the craft have remained true.

Richart is a designer and not only is each chocolate a morsel to be savored by the palate, but it is also a visual feast. And like any good designer, Richart releases two collections per year of new chocolates. A recent addition is one that uses the Mediterranean as inspiration. In it you will taste and smell the olives, thyme, figs and clementine oranges used in these mini works of art.

Seven different flavor groupings, multiple arrangement and box selections and several collections can make it hard on a chocolate lover to choose what to order. Never fear, you are sure to leave with something and there is the option of creating a custom platter with some of everything that piques your interest.

The tastes and ingredients fall into one of these flavor families: Balsamic, Roasted, Fruity, Citrus, Herbal, Floral, and Spiced. Each heading contains an abundance of items.

Balsamic flavors include:

• Venezuela Cocoa Ganache
• Haiti Cocoa Ganache
• Licorice Ganache
• Vanilla Ganache

Roasted flavors include:

• Almond Praline
• Hazelnut Praline
• Coffee Ganache
• Caramel Coulis

Fruity flavors include:

• apricot
• strawberry
• chestnut
• prune

Citrus flavors include:

• Kumquat Coulis
• Orange Zest Coulis
• Grapefruit Ganache

Herbal flavors include:

• Jasmine Tea Ganache
• Basil Ganache
• Thyme Praline
• Anise & Fennel Ganache

Floral flavors include:

• Rose Ganache
• Ylang Ylang Ganache
• Lavender Ganache

Spiced flavors include:

• Cinnamon Ganache
• Curry Praline
• Ginger Ganache

If you are giving a gift of Richart chocolates, choose one of the options that comes with a chocolate card. The card fits the size of box purchased and is customizable with your own message written in an elegant hand in a color that coordinates with the chocolates.

Be assured of a favorable response to your wedding invitation by sending out a personalized box of chocolates to each of your potential guest. Part of the invitation can be written on one of the edible chocolate cards. Be sure to include a paper copy of all the pertinent details for safe keeping.