In this documentary brimming with rich history and sweet new creations, world-renowned chef Michel Roux, Jr. sets out to discover the secret of chocolate, it's sublime complexity and the roots of its power over us. From a sacred drink of Aztec Emperors to the aphrodisiac of choice at Louis XIV’s court in Versailles, from the raw cocoa bean to some of the most refined and unusual chocolate creations in the world, Michel guides us through the past and present of chocolate. He tastes and tempers, dips and decorates, in the hope that by understanding the art of chocolate making he’ll manage to create his very own unique, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate flavor.
