Arturo Fuente - Chateau Fuente NT
Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente is an iconic lineup of cedar-wrapped cigars. Handmade in the Dominican Republic, these cigars are available in three varieties: Natural, Maduro, and Sun Grown. The Natural features a golden Connecticut Shade wrapper. The Natural and Maduro are richly flavored and medium-bodied, while the Sun Grown is full-bodied, spicy, and robust. No matter which varietal you choose, satisfaction is guaranteed from a legendary Dominican brand. Experience one of the bestselling recipes in the entire Arturo Fuente portfolio today.
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Size: 4.5″ × 50“ Robusto
The Cold Draw :
Notes of leather and had a hint of sweetness.
Flavors
1st :
Initial flavors from this cigar have Notes of leather, birch wood (more of a surprise as it was wrapped in cedar), dried apricot, yellow popcorn, eucalyptus, panner cheese, persimmon, mandarin, and fuji apple
2nd:
The second third brings notes of Strawberry, golden cherry, lime leaf, basil, oyster sauce, clove, Meyer lemon, herbaceous notes of charvel, thyme, cherry wood, pine needle, and amaranth.
3rd:
The last third has Plantain, lime, cedar, mandarin orange, celery leaf, bourbon, oak, bing cherry, peanut butter, vanillin, polenta and
The Draw :
I made a straight cut with the cap on, cleanly, and got a good draw.
The Burn :
The burn is consistent and even, with no need to be relit with an almost solid grey ash.
The Appearance :
The Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente natural is seamlessly rolled with virtually no soft spots. The Connecticut wrapper is silky, even in hue, with some visible veins.
Final Thoughts:
79 Points
This cigar is a good medium-strength, medium-body smoke with flavors of wood and fresh stone fruit, along with hints of herbs, earth, and warming spices, offering both quality and value for your money.
