La Mission du L'Atelier 2009


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La Mission du L’Atelier 2009 cigars are the latest bold ‘n juicy treats from a visionary who knows a thing or two about cigars, Pete Johnson. But it seems the man famous for bringing us Tatuaje and Cabaiguan also knows a bit about French wine, because the famous Château La Mission Haut-Brion winery was the muse from which Pete drew his inspiration for this new variation of the L’Atelier brand. Working with his longtime partners at My Father Cigars, Johnson has taken a succulent blend of Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, including a princely allotment of rare Sanctus Spiritus, and paired it with a rugged Mexican San Andres wrapper to produce the most potent L’Atelier to date.


The 2009 designation of the La Mission du L’Atelier indicates a Churchill size, as well as honoring one of the many years the Chateau was granted a perfect 100 for its wines. While ratings that high are little more than legend in the cigar world, these rough-hewn pigtailed stogies have scored a solid 93 and a Top 25 which puts them into a class few are able to achieve. Unlit each stick smells a little funky and brings a chocolate sweetness to the lips, but once aflame expect big hits of earth, café con leche and mesquite to wash over your palate on waves of leathery smoke. The profile expands even as the strength rises from medium to full over the course of the experience, with citrus, anise, cocoa and almonds making frequent appearances throughout.


While it’s becoming less and less of a surprise every year that Pete Johnson is able to release yet another stellar cigar, what is incredible is his capacity to keep reinventing traditions to come up with smokes both classic and leading edge at the same time. For the best experience, pair a La Mission du L’Atelier 2009 cigar with some red wine; a silky French Bordeaux, a peppery Aussie Shiraz, a big California Cab, and discover for yourself why these smokes might just be your new favorite.

Additional Information
Strength ●●●●● Full
Brand La Mission du L'Atelier
Size 6 1/2 x 56
Wrapper San Andres Mexico
Binder Nicaraguan
Filler Nicaraguan
Origin Nicaragua
Shape Churchill
Rating filter N/A

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