Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Fuente Maduro

Name: Arturo Fuente Double Château Fuente Maduro
Brand: Arturo Fuente – Château Fuente (Gran Reserva series)
Origin: Dominican Republic — handcrafted on-site at the Fuente family’s Tabacalera using estate-grown binder and filler tobaccos
Wrapper: Dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro — aged and rich, lending sweetness and depth
Binder & Filler: Dominican Republic puro — aged Dominican binder and long-fillers sourced from Château de la Fuente reserves
Size & Shape: Churchill – approximately 6⅞″ × 50 ring gauge (Double Corona)
Strength: Medium to medium-full — balanced yet substantial

🌿 Flavor Profile

• Core Notes: A consistent blend of earth, leather, and dark chocolate forms the backbone

• Additional Layers: Herbal accents surface mid‑smoke, followed by coffee and spice nuances

• Finish: Creamy sweetness emerges—vanilla and nut tones framed by cedar—extending through a smooth, lingering close

🔧 Construction & Burn

• Encased in classic cedar sleeves with green ribbon footband — both aesthetic and functional

• Features even draw, cool steady burn, and firm ash — delivering a consistent 60–90 minute session

⭐ Ratings & Reputation

• Earned 90 points from Cigar Aficionado: “Three primary elements of earth, leather and chocolate stay constant … also leans herbal at times with hints of coffee and spice”

💰 Value & Legacy

• Part of the Cedared Château lineup—this Maduro edition offers depth and smoothness beyond the Natural version

🥂 Pairing Suggestions

• Coffee: Rich espresso or dark-roast to accentuate chocolate and spice

• Spirits: Medium-aged bourbon or aged rum to complement coffee and cedar tones

• Desserts or Snacks: Dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or caramel candies to echo the sweet-maduro character

🎯 Overall Impression

The Double Château Fuente Maduro delivers a premium Fuente experience: rich, luxurious, and elegant. Featuring a lavish Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over estate-aged Dominican tobaccos, it balances structural backbone with indulgent sweetness. With its impeccable construction, cool burn, and multi-layered flavor profile, it stands as a top-tier daily Churchill-sized smoke—ideal for long sessions or evening relaxation.