Illusione Epernay Le Elegance Cigar – Box of 25

The Illusione Epernay Le Elegance Cigar features a Nicaraguan filler blend paired with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. This variant from Dion Giolito’s Epernay line utilizes aged filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua’s Jalapa and Estelí regions. The original Illusione Epernay blend, awarded #3 in Cigar Aficionado’s 2011 Top 25 list, employs a Corojo ’99 Rosado wrapper, while the Le Elegance iteration transitions to an Ecuadorian Habano leaf for a distinct profile.

Construction Details

Produced at the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras, the Illusione Epernay Le Elegance measures 5¾” x 40 with a box-pressed shape. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper displays minimal veining and a semi-oily texture. The cigar’s triple-cap finish and firm pack density reflect its artisanal construction standards.

• Format: Petit Corona (5¾” x 40)
• Wrapper Origin: Ecuador
• Wrapper Type: Habano
• Factory: Raices Cubanas

Flavor Development

The Illusione Epernay Le Elegance Cigar opens with toasted almond and cedar notes from the Nicaraguan fillers. Mid-section transitions introduce citrus zest and caramelized sweetness, balanced by the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper’s white pepper undertones. Final thirds emphasize earth tones from Jalapa-grown tobacco, maintaining medium-bodied strength throughout the 70-minute burn time.