Davidoff
Grand Cru
Davidoff Grand Cru is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Cigars Davidoff. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 16 sizes, from 4 × 40 to 6¾ × 44.
- Maker
- Davidoff
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Cigars Davidoff
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 16 · 4 × 40 to 6¾ × 44
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDavidoff Grand Cru uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.25-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Davidoff Grand Cru taste like?
Davidoff Grand Cru uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Davidoff Grand Cru?
Davidoff Grand Cru is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Davidoff Grand Cru good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Davidoff Grand Cru made?
Davidoff Grand Cru is made in Dominican Republic at Cigars Davidoff, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Davidoff Grand Cru use?
Davidoff Grand Cru uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Davidoff Grand Cru come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 16 sizes: No. 5 (4 × 40), No. 4 (4.63 × 40), No. 4 (4⅞ × 40), No. 5 (4 × 41), No. 3 (5 × 43), No. 3 (5 × 43), No. 2 (5.63 × 43) and No. 2 (6 × 43), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Davidoff Grand Cru?
For a 5.25-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Davidoff Grand Cru?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Davidoff Grand Cru?
Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Cafe, The Griffin's Classic and Ashton Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.