Steeped in classic wine and cigar traditions, L’Atelier Imports can be thought of as a workshop of sorts for Pete Johnson, who is best known as the owner of Tatuaje Cigars. In fact, the brand's name itself translates from French to mean exactly that: The Workshop. It is here that Pete showcases a different side of his cigar-blending personality, tinkering with unique recipes and allowing his love for wine culture to come into play.
This is best evidenced by a cigar known as La Mission du L’Atelier, a San Andrés-wrapped maduro that was inspired by the famed Château La Mission Haut-Brion winery in the Pessac-Léognan region of France. As the winery is known for its full-bodied style, so too is the now-acclaimed La Mission du L’Atelier cigar. Porting over one of Pete's favorite wines into the realm of cigars, he opted for an all-Nicaraguan binder/filler, including L’Atelier's signature usage of the rare Sancti Spíritus hybrid varietal. This combination is wrapped in a dark and oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper, box-pressed, and finished with a fan-tail cap. The end result is a masterful smoking experience that has since become perhaps the most acclaimed offering from L’Atelier, offering a medium-full body and a decadent profile of dark chocolate, anise, freshly roasted coffee beans, rich earth, and sweet toffee candy.
Country of Orgin : Nicaragua
Strength : Medium-Full
Wrapper : San Andres
*Please note that all SKUs have two product lines. The top line is the box/bundle count. The second line is less than a box/bundle count and will be shipped as loose cigars in a humidified bag.
Michelle Pauser - La Mission du L'Atelier 1959 Robusto (Verified buyer)
I bought a box before trying on one word in the description: anise. While I can detect subtle hints of anise, the rest of the flavors are just as wonderful and as I smoke through the box, I'm happy I didn't just get a 5pk. When I run out, I won't hesitate to buy another!
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John Caro - La Mission du L'Atelier 1959 Robusto
Excellent cigar, especially in the robusto format. Great construction, medium+ body and notes of cocoa, licorice, and a sweetness that lingers with a long finish.
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john bordner - La Mission du L'Atelier 1959 Robusto
I really liked this cigar. More towards the full-bodied side, which is what I prefer. Hand some great leathery notes dipped in chocolate. Excellent construction and burn.
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JACOB NEELY - La Mission du L'Atelier 1959 Robusto
Rich and strong... kinda feels like a predecessor to the Tuxtla blends. I really love the construction and draw on these and the profile is fragrant, almost floral, with that signature leather spice background from Tatuaje.
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Michael Cruz - La Mission du L'Atelier 1959 Robusto - 5 Pack
As are all of Pete's cigars, you get an excellent cigar that has medium-full strength with notes of cocoa and hints of spice.
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Michael Cruz - La Mission du L'Atelier 1959 Robusto - 5 Pack
As are all of Pete's cigars, you get an excellent cigar that has medium-full strength with notes of cocoa and hints of spice.
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Jimmie Sanders - La Mission du L'Atelier 1989 Toro (Verified buyer)
Hands down one of the best smokes I’ve had in past 10 years. Definitely worthy of a top 5 rating. Phenomenal to the end.
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