Holiday Gift Giving Guide– Guylian Artisanal Chocolates.(Product Review and Giveaway)

Closed.  And, the winner is:  Donna

Guylian “ultra-indulgent” luxurious chocolate seashells are 100% pure, silky smooth, dark and white Belgian Chocolate and are filled with rich, decadent creamy chocolate praline truffle.  The Guylian brand dates back to the late 1950’s when Guy Foubert, a passionate Belgian Chocolataire married his love, Liliane who then joined names creating Chocolaterie Guylian. Today, Guylian crafts the finest authentic Belgian Chocolate Truffles, utilizing the original handmade recipe of Guy and Liliane.  The original signature truffle recipe is still made in small-batch copper kettles exclusively by Guylian’s Master Chocolatiers in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.

My Thoughts:
I was sent as a sampling of Guylian artisanal chocolates and have to say that they were out of this world.  Each chocolate was made with 100% pure chocolate that just melted in your mouth.  The chocolate was rich and creamy and made my taste buds dance.  I especially loved the Guylian chocolate seashells and sea horse truffles.  As soon as you bit into the delicious milk or dark Belgian chocolate, you instantly tasted the silky smooth truffle inside.  I can see why this brand has been a holiday favorite since the late 1950’s.
 
In order to really savor the rich flavor of the Guylian chocolates sent to me, I followed their advise on how to “Savour the Guylian Experience.”  These are the instructions they share on their website:

Guylian Invites You to Slowly Savour

Guylian invites you to take a moment to escape into the ultimate chocolate sensory experience. Like a fine wine or an artisan cheese, Guylian Artisanal Belgian chocolates are meant to be savoured. This experience is most rewarding when you slowly savour Guylian premium chocolates using all of your senses.

 

See…

Guylian chocolates are the creation of our Belgian Master Chocolatiers. Notice the pure beauty and richness of the colours. Admire the sculpted shapes and artistry. Study the marbling created by blending our luxurious Belgian white, milk and dark chocolates. Notice that each of our chocolate truffles is signed with the Guylian , our guarantee that each Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolate Truffle is made just the way our founders Guy & Liliane intended.

 

Smell…

Inhale the rich and sensuous aroma of our chocolates. You'll notice the careful balance of luxurious Belgian chocolate and a hint of roasted Mediterannean hazelnuts from our freshly made chocolate truffle filling. The aroma will be fresh, slightly-sweet, and utterly enticing as you bring each chocolate truffle to your mouth for your first indulgent bite.

 

Taste…

With your first bite, lean back and close your eyes to fully enjoy the moment. Notice how Guylian pure Belgian chocolate melts quickly and smoothly in your mouth. Taste how the dark, white and milk chocolate come together to deliver a euphoric taste experience. The chocolate truffle filling then adds an extra flavor dimension, one that is so rich and so decadent it envelops your every sense.

 

Feel…

From the moment you first select a Guylian chocolate, you can feel it start to melt. Our premium, Belgian chocolate truffle seashells are made with 100% pure cocoa butter. You will be delighted how our silky chocolate smoothly melts in your mouth, giving you a luxuriously creamy treat. Slowly savour Guylian and feel the contentment as you enjoy an indulgent moment of happiness.

 

Share…

You can make the Guylian chocolate experience even more rewarding by sharing it with a friend. Others will fully appreciate the Guylian experience you just encountered: the look of the Guylian sculpted chocolates and unique marbling, the sensuous chocolate aroma, the rich and decadent chocolate taste, and the luxuriously creamy Belgian chocolate. We invite you and your friends to share and slowly savour a better chocolate experience.

When you pick up a box of these chocolates for yourself, I highly suggest you follow the above instructions, to truly savor this wonderful treat.  At first, upon receiving, I simply popped the chocolates in my mouth, to feed my chocolate craving.  Yes, I did experience the luxurious taste of the Guylian chocolates, but I have to say that once I truly sat back and experienced these chocolates like they should be eaten, I was impressed with the rich flavors and mouth watering and creamy filling. 

So, if you love chocolate and truffles like I do, you really need to pick up a box of Guylian Chocolates today. Why not pick up a box and have on hand for guests to sample this holiday season.  Just be ready to answer questions on where they can pick up their own boxes, as they will fall in love with this brand, as have I and countless others.

---BUY NOW---

You can find Guylian Chocolates after your favorite retailers, including Big Y, Filenes, WalMart, Fairway Market, TJ Maxx, Syms, Stop and Shop and Marshalls.  In addition, please click here to access the online locator, to find a retailer near you.

---GIVEAWAY---

One lucky reader will win a box of 22 Guylian Artisanal Belgian Original Chocolate Truffles (valued at $14) -The direct link to the Giveaway item: http://guylianbelgianchocolate.com/gifts.aspx
To enter, please complete the MANDATORY ENTRY first, and then as many EXTRA ENTRIES as you like. Make sure to include your email address with each comment, so that I can contact you if you win.
MANDATORY ENTRY:
Head on over to the Guylian Belgium Chocolate website and let me know something else (besides what I shared above) that you learned about this chocolate and brand.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
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Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends on Dec. 18, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. I will then use Random.org to choose a winner. Winner will have 48 hrs. to respond to my email to claim prize. If I don't hear back from selected winner, I will draw another winner.

Disclosure:  I was sent samples from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.