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Monday, August 18, 2025

Jonathan Grahm And The Art Of Compartés Chocolate

Discover how Jonathan Grahm transformed Compartés into America’s most celebrated artisanal chocolatier. From LA-inspired flavors to award-winning packaging, experience chocolate as art.


Jonathan Grahm: The Vision Behind Compartés

Jonathan Grahm might be the closest real-life Willy Wonka. He started making chocolates at Compartés at age 15 and turned a traditional candy shop into one of the most recognized gourmet chocolate companies in the USA.

From LA to the World

  • Growing up in Los Angeles, Jonathan drew inspiration from his city.

  • His California Love bar features palm trees and pink sunsets.

  • Donuts & Coffee uses donuts from a shop he has visited for 20+ years.

  • Strawberry Shortcake came from his favorite childhood ice cream.

Every flavor has a story. Each bar connects memory with taste.

Building a Signature Chocolate

Jonathan wanted to create chocolate from the ground up. He sampled cocoa from hundreds of farms before deciding on Compartés profiles:

  • Dark Chocolate – 73% cocoa, balanced flavor.

  • Milk Chocolate – smooth and rich.

  • White Chocolate – often called one of the best in the world.

Have you ever disliked white chocolate? You might change your mind after tasting Compartés.

Global Influences

  • Early trips to Venezuela introduced him to tropical cocoa.

  • His family winery in Los Angeles taught him food and flavor.

  • Time in Paris and Italy sharpened his palate.

  • He once mapped out 74 Paris croissant stops—just for research.

Jonathan treats chocolate as a lifelong study. Taste testing, traveling, and research guide every recipe.

Chocolate as Art

Jonathan also designs Compartés packaging. Tired of plain chocolate bars, he started creating bold designs 12+ years ago.

  • Striking colors and graphics made Compartés stand out.

  • Every bar is meant to be remembered—both for its taste and look.

  • Compartés lives by the motto “Chocolate As Art.”

Why Compartés Stands Out

  • Handmade with premium ingredients.

  • Flavors inspired by culture, travel, and nostalgia.

  • Packaging designed as collectible art.

  • Chocolate gifts that surprise and delight with every bite.

When you buy a Compartés bar, you’re not just eating chocolate. You’re experiencing Jonathan Grahm’s vision of food, art, and memory.

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