Just shy of a “perfect robusto” (a gar that measures 5 x 50), the Chateau Fuente is a terrific light-bodied smoke.  These gars are impeccably crafted and well balanced.  They have excellent draw, good burn, and are generally easy on the palate.   Woody and earthy in taste, these “encedro” gars tend to be better in their early stages, as they are often bittery toward the end.   Whenever I meet someone who is new to gars and looking for a recommendation, I always point them to the “Single Chateaus.”  And they never dissapoint.  Because they are in such high demand, they are always fresh and “spongy.”  The downside is they can be a little overpowering if not left in a humidor to mature for a few months.

Highly recommended as a “staple” gar.

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