Davidoff Château Latour

Unlike most offerings from Davidoff's Cuban era, the Château Latour captured the essence of a prestigious French wine estate in tobacco form. Released during the height of Davidoff's partnership with Cuban tobacco, this vitola represented the brand's ambition to create sophisticated smoking experiences named after legendary wine châteaux.

History and Background

Introduced to the market in 1969, the Château Latour was part of Davidoff's celebrated Château series, which paid homage to renowned Bordeaux wine estates. The cigar remained in regular production for two decades before being discontinued in 1989, marking the end of an era for this particular vitola. During its production run, it was manufactured in Cuba as part of the original Davidoff portfolio.

Specifications

Band and Presentation

In its earliest iterations, the Château Latour was presented without any band, reflecting the minimalist aesthetic of early Davidoff Cuban production. Around 1980, the cigar adopted Davidoff's standard band A, bringing it in line with the visual identity that collectors recognize today. This transition period makes early unbanded examples particularly sought after by aficionados and collectors of vintage Cuban cigars.

Packaging Options

The Château Latour was offered in several presentation formats to suit different purchasing preferences:

• Cardboard pack containing 5 cigars
• Slide lid box of 25 cigars
• Slide lid box of 50 cigars

The slide lid boxes were particularly prized for their elegant presentation and ability to maintain optimal humidity conditions for the cigars within.

Legacy

Though production ceased in 1989, the Davidoff Château Latour remains a reference point for collectors interested in the golden age of Cuban Davidoff production. The Coronas format, with its balanced proportions and 42 ring gauge, delivered a smoking experience that embodied the refinement associated with both the Davidoff name and the Latour wine estate that inspired it.