Petit Philippe

This place is dangerous. And I mean that in the best way. It’s the type of dangerous where you walk in and you say to yourself, «I’m only going to *taste* the wine» and then end up buying the bottle. The type of dangerous where you say «I am going to devour these chocolates» but you can’t because you they’re too rich and well-​crafted to put a whole one in your mouth.
The ambiance reflects the owners’ passion for both chocolate and wine, as there is equal importance placed on both. I felt like I was being helped out by a Sommelier who moonlit as a chocolate connoisseur (thanks for helping me spell that, google). Everything was explained perfectly to us, the prices were more than reasonable for the amount of craftsmanship in the product, and I cannot wait to go back.

Fantastic in all respects — Mark and the entire team have created a spot that brings is with it tremendous warmth and friendship — great wine, awesome chocolates and if you get the chance, well planned and not to be missed paired dinners and events.
Highly recommended and a must for those who live close or afar

My husband and I decided to check out Petit Philippe after reading about it in the Weekly Unilocal.So glad we went cause what a great find!
Petit Philippe is in a cute shopping strip near Myers Park. There is parking in the back. As you enter, the atmosphere is very cozy with some comfy chairs and tables spaced about. Bottles are on display all along the walls.
We found out that they showcase wines from a lot of smaller vineyards. You can purchase a bottle to take home or enjoy on the spot. Additionally, they had a few glasses of wines for sale and a specialty flight that they seemed to vary up. Next time we come, the wine flight seems like a great option!
We decided on a red blend (Zin, Syrah, and Cab, I believe) to enjoy on site. The prices seemed very reasonable. The wine glasses were very nice, Riedel brand. It was extremely evidence that everyone working there was very knowledgeable about wine and we enjoyed the company of those sitting around us. We enjoyed talking with Tim and learning about some of the different wines in the store!
We were told the owner’s wife makes her own chocolate, so we each (of course) had to try a piece. We got the caramel one and the french roast. Both were absolutely fantastic and added to the flavor of the wine.
Very enjoyable evening and cannot wait to return!

When someone has a strong passion, you can see it reflected in their work. This is what crossed my mind during my Wife and my first visit to Petit Philippe.
We stopped in for a pre-​dinner drink since we live close-​by. While talking with Tim, the manager working that night, I enjoyed our conversations about wine and was blown away with his thorough knowledge of the wine selection currently in the shop. The owner, Mike, specializes in sourcing wines from micro production wineries in both France and California. Don’t be afraid to engage in a little discussion with anyone in the store, as they can help point you in the right direction based on your tastes. I also noticed that while the wine bottles had a range of pricing, overall I found them to be very reasonable. We settled on a syrah blend which we opened and enjoyed in the shop.
As you can tell from the other reviews, they also have chocolates which they make onsite. Having a sweet tooth myself, we indulged and got one caramel and one french roast chocolate. They were exquisite, and I hope to try the Highlander in the future — a chocolate infused with scotch!
One of my favorite aspects of this place was the size and atmosphere. We ended up spending a good chunk of the evening here relaxing, talking, and making friends with people around us. I really enjoyed the experience and look forward to going back for one of their specialty dinners or their carefully picked wine flights!

Ooh la la loved!!! What’s better than wine & chocolate??? Nothing I can think of. And it’s all right here. In a lovely setting made to sit back, relax and savor. Very extensive selection of both wine and chocolate. Creative flavor combos on the chocolate, very well thought out because they really pair well with the wines. I was on vaca so I wanted something special, I got a Spanish sparkling rose and a pink champagne ganache & a black forest ganache, both went beautifully with the wine. A really special place, nice service, real attention to detail in the way the chocolates are decorated to the total atmosphere overall. I’d love to go back when I’m in town again.

Excellent spot to end our date night. We sampled 6 chocolates and a glass of Pinot Noir from Napa Valley. The staff was very personable and knew their stuff about wine. Petit tries to carry exclusive wines that no one else in Charlotte carries. Laid back atmosphere. We will be back… soon!

On Friday night, I saw a sign for chocolate and my mind was fixated on eating delicious chocolate. Sure I could have bought a chocolate bar at any old store and it probably would have satisfied my chocolate cravings, but finding Petit Philippe did that time 1000. The array of chocolates was somewhat overwhelming at first, but the wonderful chocolate maker walked us through our decision. Every chocolate we tried was delicious. They even threw in one free chocolate since it was our first visit. I am still salivating over The Dude and the Salted Carmel! I would have loved to have stayed for wine and appetizers as they also sounded amazing. I will definitely be returning.

The knowledge and passion these people have for wine and chocolates are hard to top. They have tastings for wine and chocolates if you ask. They also sell chocolates by quantity or box, as well as wines by the bottle or glass. Very quiant place in a very nice area of Charlotte. Nice place to go for a date night before or after dinner.

So, I’ve been here several times and overall it’s been great. That said, tonight was just ok. No food served on Sundays and wine was limited for two reasons;servings were very small compared to most restaurants and yet more expensive. The other odd thing was that although there were mor bottles available, server wouldn’t open any new bottles, so your choices were limited. Server was very pleasant, but it felt very rigid.

This is my favorite place in Charlotte.
Their wine selection is incredible — you can find something fabulous at any price point. The staff is very knowledgeable and more than willing to share their knowledge with you. Mark, the owner, is funny and approachable — makes you want to support the business even more. The chocolates are excellent and the service can’t be beat. What more could you possibly want?
Bonus — stop by before or after dinner with friends, there is no additional corkage fee. So if you don’t want to do the nightly flight, buy a bottle, get cozy, and enjoy a great evening in the shop.

Fantastic selection of wine and interesting chocolates. They have wine flights. They have wine bottles for under $ 20. Their staff is friendly and wants to get to know its customers. Parking in the area is doable. Some small seating areas inside for people who want to stay for a while, but they also don’t mind if you just stop in for a bottle before you hit the road. Great little neighborhood gem.
Bonus: They have a system that tracks what wine you buy, so the next time you go in and think «gah, what was that delicious wine I had last time?» you don’t end up buying the wrong pinot.

Fantastic Wine & Chocolates!
This is one of the best wine and chocolate stores in the Carolinas. They have top-​shelf wines and fabulous wine tastings, add to it they do a fantastic job creating gift baskets, along with multiple gift baskets for companies. I would suggest them for every company in the Carolinas, that is how fantastic they are.
In my opinion, Number 1 wine store in Charlotte!!!

Petit has all of your wine and chocolate needs. When we first walked in, our welcome wasn’t as warm as I would have liked but we got all the help we needed. Wine and chocolate, what could be bad about that? Nothing. We had four or five different choclates from Twenty Degrees, the in-​house Chocolatier. Some of the best chocolates around. All natural ingredients, you can taste the quality. This place is very relaxing and cool, but I was surprised by the music that was being played. I think I heard a Kings of Leon song one time O_​o Nice spot for pre/​post date our an outing to wine down. Check it out!!!
SN: One of the owner’s of Twenty Degrees gave us a sample of one of his new creations. Irish Car Bomb. Whiskey + Chocolate = Heaven. GO GET SOME!

The wife and I had just bought some fish next door at Clean Catch and decided to pop in and see what Petit Philippe had to offer. I had heard of it, but was unsure of what they were all about.
Basically, it’s a wine shop with some fancy, made in-​house chocolates. They probably have about 20 different chocolate varieties at any given time. The manager (at least I assume he was the manager) talked to us about the concept as far as their wine selection, tastings and the story behind the chocolates. If I understood correctly, there is no corkage fee and you can drink your wine on the premises, but don’t quote me on that. That seems like a cool thing to do, maybe before going to dinner in the area, or even after. From what I saw, they have a pretty good selection of mostly American and European wines.
On this visit, we both some chocolates, a bourbon flavored one, a blood orange one, a fleur de sel caramel and a dark chocolate. They provided a nice dessert for our meal later in the evening.
The chocolates are definitely gourmet and as a result on the pricey side, but definitely worth a treat once in a while. We will definitely return in the future.

I’ve been dying to get to Petit Philippe since it opened, and now I know why. The fella and I stopped in on a Saturday evening to have a drink and check it out.
We were greeted immediately when we walked in, and I loved the décor — a few high-​top tables, a «dining room» table for a big group and cushy chairs in the back with bottles of wine lining the walls and a glass-​enclosed cellar in the front room. Everything was silver, glass, sleek and yet, still comfortable. Being new, we weren’t sure if we were supposed to sit down to be waited on or go up to the counter, but I got the feeling that whatever we did would’ve been the right thing.
The owner, Mark, came over and introduced himself and thanked us for stopping in. I told him we were newbies just stopping in for a glass of wine, and he asked what we liked. This OCD girl usually likes a good menu to choose from, but I trusted his judgment. The wine was perfect and reasonably priced ($ 10/​glass), and I really appreciated that he took our tastes into consideration and knew exactly what to pick. We also tried a few — okay, 6 — of the chocolates, which were divine. (There was a list with descriptions for those, so I didn’t have to be TOO fly-​by-​the-​seat-​of-​my-​pants on those.)
We signed up for the wine tasting email, and I’m really looking forward to see what PP has to offer. I’ll definitely be back soon, and I wish we could’ve stayed longer when we went.

Wow… it takes a lot to impress me AND give a place 5 stars. Petit does both.
So during the holidays I was roaming around doing the holiday thing and it was around lunch time and I happened to be near Petit Philippe so I decided to check them out.
The place is an open space with tall ceilings and clean lines. There is a small vault of wines as well as multiple shelves lining the wall with wines of all makes and models *grin*.
The counter is pretty much reserved for the chocolates and are presented in the most inviting manner.
I discussed wines and selected a glass to try along with a few chocolates. The wine was $ 8 and chocolates were $ 1 each.
The staff was very engaging and answered all my questions. They engaged in some great conversation making my experience here something of a treat.
A steady flow of traffic came in and out and I sat in some comfortable chairs to the side and enjoyed my wine, chocolates and people watch.

Selwyn Ave is becoming a great place to explore. With Rod O.‘s recommendation, I finally checked this place out
It’s an interesting concept. French style chocolate and wine shop /​bar. I’m not a wine expert but it look like they have a great selection of pinot noirs which is one of my favorite wines.
But I came for the chocolate. Examples of the chocolate flavors were displayed elegantly like jewelry. Each flavor had its own design and a card with a description. Flavor names include Chai Spice, Chambord, Pure Peru, Nuttymel, Sweet Heat, Strawberry Balsalmic, OMG!, Basil Orange, and that’s just a few.
Each piece costs $ 2 but it is so worth it to see how they are elegantly designed with not a flaw on the chocolate.
The staff was wonderful in describing how the chocolates are made and the background of the store. I walked out with a box of 15 for a gift and box of 8 for myself.
Thanks Rod for suggesting this place.

6 Unilocal Stars *** ***
Beautiful place! Look at my photo’s of the lighting and (oh, dated Easter egg)! The display case has the look to show fine jewelry! Yesterday I tasted the «The Dude» inspired by the movie: the Big Lewbowski! So far in three visits I have enjoyed: Marshmallows, Fruit Jellie Candies and the Chocolates. All made in house and all very good!
What I think most people are shopping for here are the Chocolates, Wines and an expert pairing of the two! Here are the Chocolates I have had so far:
Got Milk: Vanilla Bean and milk chocolate ganache
Basil Orange: white chocolate inside, basil and orange dark chocolate outside
Blood Orange: milk and dark chocolate with blood orange
Strawberry Balsamic: milk and dark Chocolate, pureed strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar
Pure Peru: 65% Peruvian
Sweet Heat: Habanero, mango, passion fruit white chocolate inside, dark chocolate outside!
Make your Mark: Maker’s Mark Bourbon, dark chocolate
The Dude: Robed in Milk Chocolate (three Bowling pens on top and a Bowling ball). Inside: Kahlua and White Chocolate Ganache (Confectionary take on the «White Russian»).
«Just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in» and I’ll leave it at that. «The BIG Lewbowski» contains enough symbolic richness that needs no reference describing Chocolates! Fantastic Chocolates and Great Symbolism, Metaphorically speaking…
Best Chocolate in Charlotte!
Carefully eating this Chocolate.. .Wait there is a «finish» like in a fine wine!!! Enjoy slowly!
July 8^th 2011
French Roast — French Roast coffee, Kahlua, dark chocolate ganache
Pink Champagne — French sparkling, Remy Martin Champagne Cognac, dark + milk chocolate
The Highlander — Glenmorangie single malt Scotch, deep milk chocolate
Cherry Pie (new edition) See my photo of it sliced in half!
This visit we also repeated «The Dude» — All were Fantastic and All worth repeating!!!
BEST Wine I have EVER Drunk!!! Brachetto d’ Acqui !!! I have very little experience with Wine and I Enjoyed this one very Much!!! Desserty Sweet lower Alcohol content I think!

For wine knowledge and a lovely tasting room, Petit Philippe is indeed, as good as it gets. Since I do love me some great prosecco and an occasional glass of Pinot Noir, I was positively blown away by the experts, concept and selection at Petit Philippe.
I’ve been twice now and sampled a smattering of wine and Casey’s stunning chocolates. Sometimes when I walk into a tasting room it seems intimidating. Since I don’t spend hours every week learning about wine, I frankly don’t have the vocabulary or insight to know what I’m looking for all the time. But both Mark & Dylan at Petit Philippe are there to remedy that issue. Their laid back and friendly demeanors pair perfectly with their intense knowledge of wine. Plus, they specialize in bringing in smaller scale wines that you’ll probably not find elsewhere. Price wise, you’ll find a nice range here — from affordable to supreme.
And, the chocolate, oh my oh my. Listen, Casey creates all of them in house, so they aren’t cheap ($ 2/​each). You get what you pay for, guys, these chocolates are so special. My fave thus far is a three way tie between the salted caramel, the strawberry balsamic and the scotch chocolate (made specially for their Valentine’s Day man box). Thanks for hosting a few of us Unilocalers at Petit Philippe for a gorgeous tasting — so impressed!

Made a stop in here on a door-​to-​door tour of all the new spots that just opened in this mixed-​use development. It was cold and rainy out, but the owner quickly welcomed the wife and I in with a glass of wine and a personal introduction to his business.
While things are still settling in, there will be a small amount of seating around the front, but the real draw is the bar that swings around almost the length of the shoppe. There is a large black board behind the bar that describes that day’s wine pourings and offers specials on other wines to be found on the shelves which line the length of the back wall. I’ll get to the wine in a minute, because I can’t go on any longer without talking about the chocolate truffles, found in a glass case in the center of the bar.
On our visit, there were about 12 – 15 different chocolate truffles, dark and milk chocolate, covering all kinds of wonderful ganache centers– I was especially fond of the blood orange and caramel with sea salt. They are all made-​house. I will be back to try the coffees, the teas, and the pure Peruvian dark chocolates. If you’re lucky, there might be a few samples on top of the bar. Try at your own risk, ’cause then you’ll want more! Purchases come in nicely designed clear little boxes and are handled with a white glove– talk about respecting the chocolate! Each truffle has it’s own delicate design and you can mix and match as you like. Hey fellas– drop the mass-​made Godiva and impress your lady friend with a box of these– they’ll step up your game!
Now for the wine. If you’ve seen my other reviews, you know I’m pretty much into wines– especially Spanish and California reds. Well, Petit Phillippe’s name is most ironic because their wine selections are monstrously bold and good. Small production wineries can be found among a few larger, but well-​chosen, producers. What is apparent is the thought and effort that went into selecting their offerings. A good few varietals are present– pinot, merlot, cab, grenache, etc. But each wine they sell is there with a purpose– nothing just to try and move a bottle out the door. The owner and his staff are knowledgable and can steer you towards whatever your occasion or palette best calls for for.
On our visit, the wine pouring was limited to about six bottles that appeared to be served and priced as a flight. I think it was Oregon vs. California pinot noirs. Interesting. Had it not been lunch time, I’d have bought in. I think this will change weekly, if not more often, so here’s another e-​mail list to get yourself onto to find some new and good stuff.
They are also working on a reserve room for still more, high-​end wines. On our visit, this was unfinished and it seems the contractor and the subs were fighting over who was at fault. We were assured this would get finished, and I don’t doubt it because they need the shelf space!
I’m excited to have found Petit Phillippe and think it’s got a good thing going– smart wine and gourmet chocolate. Definitely a stop for date night or just about anytime you want to treat yourself.