kockroach
BoM August 2010/2011
The Davidoff Chateau Series has 7 different sizes, from petit to long, all coronas. A number of them were first produced in 1969, and all of them had been discontinued by 1991.
Last year, I had obtained one of the Chateau Margaux, which is a 5.1 x 42 petit corona. I can't recall the year specifically, but this one was from the 1970's. I had planned on saving this for a very special occasion, like maybe my 40th. However, it was recommended to not wait that long, as it could be nothing by then.
So, I decided why not have this as my 4th of July smoke!
The Davi CM looks like it kind of frail, but still has a nice firm feel in the hand. The wrapper a light tan color, and is a little mottled looking, which is somewhat understandable knowing its age. It appears to have been well stored before it reach my humi.
The pre-light was a very subtle leafy, cinnamon mix. Not a real strong flavor, but it was there. At this point, I was hoping that it wasn't going to be like smoking paper. After lighting, I was relieved. The flavor had a light floral characteristic. Light cinnamon and nutmeg were mixed with honey. The burn was a little wavy. I am thinking perhaps my humi was a little wet for this old man.
The middle third had a nutty, leafy flavor, with bits of cinnamon mixed within. At times, the flavor dropped out, and I was thinking that the cigar was just going to flatten out completely. The ash was mixed with light and dark, and was flaking off here and there.
The final act was similar to the middle. Nutmeg and a leafy flavor were primary flavors, mixed with cinnamon. However, as it moved toward the end of the cigar, the flavors kept ramping up. This cigar didn't want to go out without a fight. I didn't want to stop either. I went til I could hold on any more.
What a tremendous little 80 minute smoke. I am glad I didn't wait longer to burn this one up.
Last year, I had obtained one of the Chateau Margaux, which is a 5.1 x 42 petit corona. I can't recall the year specifically, but this one was from the 1970's. I had planned on saving this for a very special occasion, like maybe my 40th. However, it was recommended to not wait that long, as it could be nothing by then.
So, I decided why not have this as my 4th of July smoke!
The Davi CM looks like it kind of frail, but still has a nice firm feel in the hand. The wrapper a light tan color, and is a little mottled looking, which is somewhat understandable knowing its age. It appears to have been well stored before it reach my humi.
The pre-light was a very subtle leafy, cinnamon mix. Not a real strong flavor, but it was there. At this point, I was hoping that it wasn't going to be like smoking paper. After lighting, I was relieved. The flavor had a light floral characteristic. Light cinnamon and nutmeg were mixed with honey. The burn was a little wavy. I am thinking perhaps my humi was a little wet for this old man.
The middle third had a nutty, leafy flavor, with bits of cinnamon mixed within. At times, the flavor dropped out, and I was thinking that the cigar was just going to flatten out completely. The ash was mixed with light and dark, and was flaking off here and there.
The final act was similar to the middle. Nutmeg and a leafy flavor were primary flavors, mixed with cinnamon. However, as it moved toward the end of the cigar, the flavors kept ramping up. This cigar didn't want to go out without a fight. I didn't want to stop either. I went til I could hold on any more.
What a tremendous little 80 minute smoke. I am glad I didn't wait longer to burn this one up.
