Description
Illusione Epernay Le Monde
Size: 6 1/4×52
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo '99 Café Rosado
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo
Fillers: Select Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo tobaccos
Flavor Notes: Honeyed cream, almond biscotti, floral spice, cedar, toasted bread, and light cocoa
Pairing Notes: Champagne, dry white wine, espresso macchiato, or light-bodied single malt scotch
Manufacturer: Illusione Cigars – Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas
Privada Storytelling
There are cigars that aim to impress, and then there are cigars that whisper elegance. Illusione Epernay Le Monde belongs to the latter. Born from Dion Giolito’s vision of old-world grace, this cigar was designed not to overwhelm, but to transport. Each puff recalls an afternoon in a Paris café: jazz murmuring through the air, sunlight dancing off crystal stemware, and the scent of roasted almonds mingling with fresh tobacco.
The Epernay series has always embodied refinement over force, crafted for those who understand that subtlety is the highest form of sophistication. Le Monde takes that ethos global. Rolled with exquisite Nicaraguan tobaccos that echo Cuban tradition, it’s a cigar that feels like it was made in another time, one where patience, taste, and purpose mattered more than power.
Flavor Journey
The first third opens with honeyed cream and floral spice, immediately balanced by a delicate cedar sweetness. As the burn line evens, notes of almond biscotti and toasted bread emerge, building a smooth rhythm of flavor. The second third deepens into soft cocoa and faint mineral tones, while the final act lingers with a buttery, champagne-like brightness—a palate cleanse in cigar form.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Le Monde epitomizes Privada’s love for artistry over excess. It’s not about being loud or bold—it’s about being right. This cigar celebrates balance, restraint, and the craft of blending at its most poetic. In an era obsessed with power cigars, Epernay Le Monde is an act of quiet rebellion. It belongs in Privada because it proves that elegance, aged properly, never goes out of style.
Production Notes
Handcrafted at Raíces Cubanas in Honduras, the Epernay series uses only top-grade Nicaraguan tobaccos chosen for aroma and nuance rather than raw strength. Le Monde, measuring 6 1/4×52, is among the most celebrated sizes, praised for its perfect draw and consistency. Each cigar is aged to ensure that the café rosado wrapper delivers its signature creamy sweetness and floral finish.
Highlights
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One of the finest expressions of the Illusione Epernay line
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Balanced and elegant profile with creamy, floral sweetness
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Handcrafted at the acclaimed Raíces Cubanas factory
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A cigar built for reflection, conversation, and quiet luxury
