Don Candido and Moet 1959

[Mr. Japan]

It is true that I write less and less on this board, but I feel part of the family so I want share also with you all about our last event in Italy.

Last Saturday I was in Brindisi city to the local annual cigar event and as usual it was organized perfectly by the local club Alto Salento.

Met after a long time Simon Chase plus many other italian afficonados including two champagne experts as Luigi Larocca and writer Alberto Lupetti.

We smoked Don Candido matched with two magnums of 1959 Moet Chandon.

The cigar where in perfect conditions and all 25 smoked greatly, some where very strong almost unbeliavable for a 50 years cigar but the majority were smooth and well balanced with a perfect evolution. The box indicated "claro" but I do not know if for teh aging but they where all almost Colorado.

The two magnum of champagne , even same year , were competely different.

One was fresh and fruity the second one was more "winish" less fresh. For most of us the second one paired better to the cigar but the question that came up was :

Champagne with cigar is for cleaning the mouth or it must pair/match together with the cigar?

I add some photo's from Magali del la Cruz facebook page. Many are over there.

p.s. : Of course next big event in Italy will be in June 2011 : V AMICIGAR DAY in Napoli :-)))))

[laficion]

Gino,

Great event and the photos are wonderful, thanks for sharing with the FAMILY

The Don Candido looks fantastic.

As to whether the champagne goes well with cigars, for me, I would say yes because, not only does it

refresh the mouth and taste bubs but the wine is subtle enough to not over come the cigar and vice versa,

because of the carbonation, the cigar will show a short but definite spicy edge which is quite enjoyable.

[anacostiakat]

Well, not a champagne fan. Not to say I wouldnt try some.

Great pics! Thanks!!

[Colt45]

..... but the question that came up was :

Champagne with cigar is for cleaning the mouth or it must pair/match together with the cigar?

I think sparklers go great with cigars. I agree with Guy - I feel both are able to maintain their respective identities, neither altering the other,

each able to stand up to the other so to speak. I feel the same about crisp white wines in general.

Red wine - not so much.....

Thanks for the report!

[mbrody]

Thank you for sharing this great event with us!

[Puros Y Vino]

Champagne is a great accompaniment to cigars. Looks like a fantastic event!

[cigcars]

I'm wanting so much to dial 1-800-Waa-hhaa! my desire is so great for one of these! But seriously, congrats on enjoying a truly rare delight! Glad everybody had a terrific time!

[El Presidente]

Thank you Gino ...so good to see Anna!

I love Champagne and cigars!

Tremendous event. Both you and Guy must have two of the most active and passionate cigar clubs in the world!

[asmith]

Looks like a fantastic evening of chamapgne and cigars all shared amongst great friends. Thanks for sharing the photos.

[#2 man]

Grazie por le foto mi piaceno molto!! Forse un giorno anche Io avro l"apportunita a fumar un purro anziano cosi

[Habanos2000]

always great to hear how things are done in Italia! Thanks for the report.

[docbp87]

Wow! Looks and sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing your experience. I have never smoked a cigar with Champagne, but I really want to try it. Once the spring time rolls around...

[mef]

G'day Mr. Japan

Many thanks for sharing. Please try to share more often. It's only with the generousity of the member's sharing....the rest of the forum member (incl myself) have the opportunity to see these great cigars and vintage champagne.

I enjoy cigars with champagnes. IMO it's made in heaven.

Thanks again. Much appreciated and hope you'll continue to enjoy these wonderful moments in life. That's what made life worth living to the fullest.

Cheers

mef