A smashing present for chocoholics who merit that label through a preference for cocoa solids with alcohol connections . . . Sharp-eyed wine importer Richard Ecock has ordered limited quantities of delectable chocolates from leading Chateauneufdu-Pape property Chateau La Nerthe. They come in a stylish matt blue box, emitting aromas as captivating as those released by a bottle of this rich beauty. £36 from Claudio Wines, 29 Drury Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 671 5917.