Maria Mancini De Gaulle
Origin: Honduras
Size: 4.75 X 52
Wrapper: Maduro

From Atlantic Cigar:
A highly rated Cuban-style cigar with the very flavorful H2000 wrapper. A creamy, dense cigar that is well-packed and pressed containing a rich blend of fillers. The Natural wrapped sizes are spicy and peppery, while the Maduro variety produces a mellower earthy flavor.

Reviewed by: Mark Grotte
Date: January 2003
Notes:

Probably the best cigar for the money, period. 95% of every box will smoke very smooth with a rich flavor. The burn is almost always even and this small smoke can last 35-40 minutes. The ash doesn't burn white but this is a very dark cigar.

Perhaps about a year in the humidor would improve that aspect but I never give them a chance to get that old. Nor do I care.

I like these better that the 3 times priced CAO Anniversaire Toro Robusto's, although those are good cigars.

You should not pay over $32 a box for these and you can find them at Holts, Atlantic, Mike's, Lynn's and cut-ratecigars.com. Paying attention to the shipping is probably the most important consideration when you order these on line.