Quai D’Orsay No. 50

The Quai d’Orsay No. 50 redefines elegance as Cuba’s first robusto crafted for French connoisseurs. This 124mm x 50 vitola combines a golden claro wrapper with creamy Vuelta Abajo filler, delivering delicate flavors of brioche, lemon zest, and wildflower honey. A revolutionary mild-bodied robusto, it offers the marca’s signature refinement in a thicker format—perfect for those who crave sophistication without intensity.

Key Details

Brand: Quai d’Orsay
Line: Standard Line (2021 Addition)
Vitola: Robusto
Length: 124mm (4.9 inches)
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Cuban Claro (extra-thin vein)
Binder/Filler: Vuelta Abajo (special selection)
Packaging: Lacquered slide-lid box
Box Code: TUE or BRE (2022-23 optimal)
Smoke Time: 55-65 minutes

Flavor Evolution

Cold Draw: Crème fraîche
First Third: Chantilly cream, white peach
Middle Third: Pain au chocolat, Darjeeling tea
Final Third: Marcona almond, saline minerality

Age Potential: 3-5 years (develops baking spices)

Why It’s Groundbreaking

✓ First Quai d’Orsay robusto in 48 years
✓ Claro wrapper specially grown for this vitola
✓ 20% slower fermentation for smoothness
✓ 96-point rating (Revista de la Habano)

Perfect Pairings:
• Blanc de Blancs Champagne
• Sauternes dessert wine
• Lavender-infused macarons

Ideal Smoker

• White wine enthusiasts exploring cigars
• Afternoon smokers avoid the nicotine strength
• Fans of Davidoff seeking Cuban alternatives
• Sommeliers creating pairings

Pro Tip: The 2023 TUE factory boxes show exceptional combustion—look for boxes with golden-straw colored wrappers.

Historical Note

Released for Quai d’Orsay’s 50th anniversary, this vitola bridges Parisian café culture with Havana’s robusto tradition—the only Cuban cigar developed with French master blenders’ input.