Common Sense Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Representative Director: Eisuke Aoki), which operates the seafloor-aged wine brand SUBRINA, announces a collaboration with patisserie LIFENRI led by Chef Yuki Shimizu, who specializes in chocolate confections. The bonbon chocolate collection "BonBon de noir Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates" will be released again this year in limited quantities.
Pre-orders begin on January 13, 2026, with delivery exclusively during the Valentine's Day and White Day seasons.
Born from the Meeting of a Sommelier and Chocolatier: Fourth Year of Collaboration
The "Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates" were born in 2022, and this year marks the fourth year of this collaboration. Supported by many customers each year, these chocolates have been chosen as special gifts and personal treats.
This collaboration began from the encounter between Eisuke Aoki, SUBRINA's representative and sommelier, and Chef Yuki Shimizu, LIFENRI owner chef and chocolatier. By combining their respective expertise in wine and chocolate, they aim to create new expressions that bring out the charm of each.
SUBRINA is a red wine aged in an underwater cellar near Hirizo Beach off the coast of Nakagi, South Izu, which boasts one of Japan's highest levels of water clarity. By aging in the underwater environment, different from the surface, the wine transforms while maintaining a firmly structured body, developing a mellow flavor with depth. Within the roundness from aging, lively fruit flavors breathe, creating a well-balanced taste where contrasting elements harmonize.
Under the key message "Carve this moment into your heart," SUBRINA values the time and experience of gathering around wine, and has collaborated with various brands.
The "Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates" are exquisite creations that Chef Shimizu crafted through repeated trials and considerations, aiming to bring out SUBRINA wine's flavor profile and further enhance its depth.
Four Chocolates and Wine Marriage That Builds Anticipation With Each Bite
The four types of bonbon chocolates each possess different aromas and flavors, designed to be enjoyed progressively like a course meal, building anticipation with each bite. As each chocolate melts in your mouth, SUBRINA wine's fruitiness and acidity layer together, expanding the flavor profile while connecting to a deep aftertaste.
Perfect as a gift for someone special or as a treat for yourself, enjoy this moment carved into your heart through the interplay of wine and chocolate.
Note: These chocolates (sold individually) will be available at the LIFENRI booth during "Salon du Chocolat 2026
Salon du Chocolat 2026
- Dates: January 31 (Sat) to February 4 (Wed), and February 7 (Sat) to February 15 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Store, 6th Floor Event Space
- Special Website: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/feature/foods_f3/salon_du_chocolat_f_15
LIFENRI
Owner Chef Yuki Shimizu
A patisserie near Matsubara Station on the Setagaya Line, operated by Yuki Shimizu, who specializes in chocolate confections and honed his skills at "Seijo Alps" and "Origine Cacao."
The shop name LIFENRI is a coined word combining Life (living) + Enrichment (enriching), with a focus on gift confections.
URL: https://lifenri2022.base.shop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifenri_chocolate/
Product Information
SUBRINA
A bonbon chocolate that expresses SUBRINA seafloor-aged wine's charm straightforwardly.
A two-layer structure of confiture and bitter ganache using SUBRINA wine. To maximize the fresh and rich wine flavor, the confiture expresses aroma and fruity notes, while the bitter ganache expresses acidity and depth.
When enjoyed together with SUBRINA wine, the ripe fruit aroma spreads more richly, allowing you to savor a luxurious aftertaste. *Contains 1% alcohol.
Madagascar 64%
A straightforward bitter ganache using rare, high-value 64% Madagascar chocolate from a region close to South African SUBRINA. Features a gorgeous fragrance reminiscent of red berries. Decorated with cacao nibs to convey the powerful essence of cacao itself. The marriage with SUBRINA allows you to fully enjoy the rich berry aroma and acidity.
Olivier
A bitter ganache that conveys cacao's powerful character, enhanced with Guérande salt from France's Brittany region, known for its mild sweetness and umami. Mixed with coarsely chopped black olives for textural accent. The subtle saltiness and chocolate's bitterness elevate the olive flavor, making SUBRINA taste more mellow. Decorated with a vortex design.
Praliné Noisette
Lightly caramelized hazelnuts ground coarsely enough to retain texture, made into a homemade praliné paste. Combined with 40% cacao chocolate, this piece offers milky sweetness and the rich aroma of hazelnuts. The roasted nut aroma marries beautifully with SUBRINA's barrel notes, allowing you to enjoy complex aftertaste. The caramel sweetness works wonderfully as a dessert finale. Finished with a single line representing the ocean horizon.
Special Set with Seafloor-Aged Wine SUBRINA ¥19,000 (tax included) and up
The special set with SUBRINA wine delivers the bonbon chocolates together in the gift box.
Gift options including SUBRINA QUOTES art wrapping paper for conveying your feelings, message cards, and shopping bags are also available.
Pre-Order Sales & Delivery Schedule
■ First Batch - Shipped February 10
- Pre-order period: January 13 (Tue), 2026, 12:00 PM to February 7 (Sat), 11:59 PM
- Estimated delivery: Around February 13 (Fri) to February 15 (Sun), 2026
■ Second Batch - Shipped March 10
- Pre-order period: February 16 (Mon), 2026, 12:00 PM to March 7 (Sat), 11:59 PM
- Estimated delivery: Around March 11 (Wed) to March 15 (Sun), 2026
Wine set pre-order site: https://subrina.jp/view/item/000000000170
Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates (Individual) ¥2,600 (tax included)
Individual chocolates are available at LIFENRI's physical store (1-minute walk from Matsubara Station on Setagaya Line) and online shop.
Choose from Chef Yuki Shimizu's carefully crafted cakes, baked goods, and other delicious sweets as gifts for yourself or loved ones.
Pre-Order Sales & Shipping Schedule
■ LIFENRI Online Shop
- Pre-order period: Starting January 13 (Tue), 2026 *While supplies last
- Scheduled shipping dates: February 4 (Wed), February 12 (Thu), 2026
■ LIFENRI Physical Store
- In-store sales begin February 1, 2026
- Address: 4-2-16 Akatsutsu, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0044
- 1-minute walk from Setagaya Line "Matsubara Station" / 8-minute walk from Keio Line "Shimo-Takaido Station" / Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (irregular holidays)
Individual chocolate pre-order site: https://lifenri2022.base.shop/
Product Details
Product Name: BonBon de noir Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates
Contents: 4 bonbon chocolates
Size:
- Chocolate outer box size: H 80mm × W 80mm × D 20mm
- Special set with wine outer box size: H 96mm × W 86mm × D 385mm
Included items: Dedicated leaflet
Allergens: Milk, apple
Best before date: 21 days from shipping date
Storage instructions: Store below 18°C, avoiding direct sunlight, high temperature, and humidity
Recommended serving method:
Enjoy both SUBRINA and the chocolates at room temperature around 20°C for the smoothest melting and marriage experience.
