Description
The L’Atelier La Mission 2009 is a box-pressed, full-bodied cigar from L’Atelier Imports, crafted in partnership with Pete Johnson (of Tatuaje) and the García family at My Father Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua. Here are its key details:
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Size: 6 1/2 x 56 (Box Pressed)
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Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
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Binder: Nicaraguan (Sancti Spiritus leaf)
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Filler: Nicaraguan (Sancti Spiritus leaf)
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Factory: My Father Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua
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Strength: Medium to Full (often described as full-strength or powerhouse)
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Release: Inspired by Château La Mission Haut-Brion winery, with the “2009” referencing a year the winery received a perfect 100-point rating
Tasting Profile
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Initial Notes: Cocoa, dark chocolate, spice, wood, leather, and sometimes black pepper or espresso
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Mid-Smoke: Yeasty bread, nutmeg, cinnamon, coffee, and creamy textures; some reviews note a syrupy sweetness and deep earthiness
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Final Third: Continued cocoa, leather, cedar, dark fruits (like prunes), and a lingering spicy finish; strength ramps up to medium-full or full
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Overall: Complex, robust, and well-balanced, with a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and generous smoke output
