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2019 Sep , 10

Habanos S.A. launches in France its world premiere of the first QUAI D’ORSAY Limited Edition: Senadores

  • Quai D’Orsay, 2019 Limited Edition, will be presented exclusively by Coprova and Seita Cigares on 12th of September, in Paris.
  • Senadores is the vitola chosen for this 2019 Limited Edition, the year in which the brand Quai D´Orsay celebrates its 45th anniversary.

Habanos, S.A., through its exclusive distributor for France, Coprova and Seita Cigares, will launch the world premiere of the Limited Edition Quai D’Orsay Senadores (48 ring gauge x 157 mm length).

The presentation of Quai D’Orsay Senadores will take place on 12th of September in Paris, France. The event will gather around 150 guests who will enjoy a unique experience on a luxurious yacht along the wonderful river Seine where they will have the privilege of delighting in this first [tippy title="Edición Limitada"]Limited Edition. Special productions of Habanos made annually using fillers, binders and wrappers aged at least 2 years before the cigars are made. The wrappers come from the top leaves of the shade-grown (tapado) tobacco plant, which are darker in colour. Boxes can be identified by an extra black and gold seal indicating that they contain Limited Edition Habanos and the year in which they were released. Each Habano is dressed with an extra band giving the same information.[/tippy] of the Quai D’Orsay brand.

This release will be presented in a unique case designed exclusively for this brand’s first Limited Edition. The box includes 25 Habanos made “[tippy title="Totalmente a mano"]Totally by hand. A description created in Havana to differentiate between Cuban methods of making cigars by hand from the semi-mechanised metods used elsewhere that can legally be described as "Hecho a Mano" or "Hand Made".[/tippy] con [tippy title="Tripa Larga"]Long filler. Filler that is made from full-length tobacco leaves.[/tippy]“Totally handmade with Long Filler following a careful selection of the wrapper, filler and capote leaves from the prestigous [tippy title="Vuelta Abajo"]The finest tobacco-growing land in the world, Vuelta Abajo is the main source of tobacco for Habanos, and the only zone that grows all types of leaf: wrappers, fillers and binders. A Protected Denomination of Origin.[/tippy]* region, in [tippy title="Pinar del Río"]The name of the region that embraces all of the important growing zones in the west of Cuba, and the name of the provincial capital. A Protected Denomination of Origin.[/tippy]*, considered to be the best land in the world for growing tobacco.

The brand Quai D´Orsay celebrates its 45 anniversary in 2019, the year in which the lovers of these Habanos will be able to enjoy this new [tippy title="Vitola"]A word with many meanings. In Cuba it refers to the size and shape of a cigar (vitola de galera factory name, vitola de salida market name) and also to a particular size of cigar in an individual packing. In Spain it means a cigar band or ring (vitolfilia cigar band collecting). To some it has an almost spiritual meaning encapsulating every aspect of their cigar of choice.[/tippy], Senadores, distinguished by the smooth flavour of this brand’s blend.

The Quai D’Orsay brand owes its origin to the refined taste of the French market. Created in the 1970s, it takes its name from the famous Parisian avenue located on the banks of the River Seine. Produced at the request of the French Minister of Finance at the time, these Habanos bring together French refinement and art as well as Cuban authenticity and passion. Right from the start, Quai D’Orsay captivated French aficionados who appreciated the art of good smoking through a characteristic blend that seduced through its aromatic delicacy and sweet notes.

Coprova y Seita Cigares

Seita Cigares has been distributing Quai D’Orsay Brands for the last decades, until the end of September 2019. From the last quarter from 2019, Coprova, exclusive distributor of Habanos in France, will be newly responsible for distribution and promotion of Quai D’Orsay range, on top of the other Habanos brands already in Coprova portfolio.

Habanos S.A. launches in France its world premiere of the first QUAI D’ORSAY Limited Edition: Senadores


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