Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Sun Grown

Name: Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Sun Grown
Brand: Arturo Fuente (Gran Reserva series)
Origin: Dominican Republic — hand-crafted at Tabacalera Fuente using estate tobaccos from Chateau de la Fuente
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown – a fuller-bodied, naturally sweet leaf marked by a black trim band and cedar sleeve
Binder & Filler: Dominican-grown binder and filler sourced from family reserves
Size & Shape: Robusto (~4½″ × 50 RG), also offered in Belicoso, Toro, Churchill, Figurado, Pyramid
Strength: Medium‑bodied — smooth yet richly flavored

🌿 Flavor Profile

• Cold Draw & First Puffs: Cedar and light white pepper, with an earthiness preceded by floral and dried-berry aromatics veterancigar.com+15holts.com+15stogiepress.com+15

• Mid-Smoke: Transitions into notes of coffee bean, toffee/berries, mild cinnamon and honey sweetness gothamcigars.com+2holts.com+2cigarcountry.com+2

• Final Third: A return of woody cedar, occasional pepper and earthy tones — fading gently into a clean finish

🛠 Construction & Burn

• Individually cedar-sleeved and ribbon-footed for enhanced aging and presentation

• Consistently praised for even burn, flawless draw, balanced combustion, and firm ash

• Multiple retailers note reliable construction: “perfect draw,” “good burn,” and “smooth easy draw” across many reviews

🏅 Ratings & Reception

• Earned a solid 90 rating from Cigar Aficionado

• Awarded 93 points by Holts staff for its well-rounded flavor, cedar spice, and satisfying profile

• Users commend its “bold, medium-bodied richness” and coffee, pepper, and nut flavors

💬 Story & Value

• Part of the cedar-wrapped Chateau Fuente series spanning Natural, Maduro, and Sun Grown variants

• The Sun Grown's darker wrapper offers a spicier, more robust flavor turn compared to the lighter Natural edition

• Positioned as a high-quality everyday cigar, available in singles and boxes of 20, blending premium taste with accessible pricing

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Coffee: Medium-roast or espresso to complement its cedar and coffee undertones

• Spirits: Aged rum, dark bourbon, or medium-aged single malt Scotch pair well with the cigar’s balanced spice

• Dessert: Toffee, nuts, or dark chocolate enhance the sweetness and earthy flavors