About Us

Taste and Explore

Welcome to LeRouge Chocolates, where each creation is a tribute to artistry, heritage, and the pure pleasure of indulgence.

My journey as a chocolatier began in my mother’s kitchen, where the air was filled with the aroma of exotic spices and the sounds of shared stories. I grew up watching her effortlessly combine the finest ingredients—golden saffron, toasted coriander, vibrant peppercorns—into dishes that captured the soul of India. Her creations were not just about taste; they were about the experience of flavor, carefully balanced and always beautiful.

But it was my father’s travels to Paris that truly opened my eyes to the concept of "eating with our eyes"—a philosophy that celebrates not only flavor but the visual elegance of food. He would return with stories of the pristine artistry of French pâtisseries, where every plate was a canvas and every dessert an intricate masterpiece. His tales planted a seed in me—the realization that food could be both a sensory delight and an aesthetic experience. It was then that I began to appreciate how a perfect balance of form and flavor could elevate an experience from ordinary to extraordinary.

As I traveled the world—from the aromatic spice markets of India to the chic boulangeries of Paris—my senses were awakened to the endless possibilities of taste and design. Each journey added to my understanding of chocolate as both an art and a language of culture.

And so, LeRouge Chocolates was born—a marriage of my childhood memories, my father's lessons, and the inspiration I found in my travels. What started as a humble effort to share India’s most beloved desserts with friends has grown into a celebration of the global flavors I’ve encountered, and a luxury brand that merges tradition with innovation. Today, I am proud to be one of the few Indian chocolatiers in the United States, weaving together the heritage of India and the elegance of the world.

From our early days at local farmers’ markets to our present location in the picturesque town of Westport, Connecticut, LeRouge has flourished. Each creation, crafted with care and passion, tells a story—a story of place, of memory, of beauty. Our chocolates are made in small batches, each one carefully designed to invite not only the senses of taste and smell but the eye as well.

We invite you to slow down and savor the art of chocolate, where every piece is a journey in itself—luxurious, visually stunning, and full of rich, complex flavors.

With warmth and wonder,
Aarti
Chocolatier • Explorer • Artist