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The Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 is a 5 1/16 x 43 corona with an Ecuador-grown Connecticut-seed wrapper over Dominican binder and filler, handmade in the Dominican Republic. It belongs to Davidoff’s white-label Grand Cru line, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 is a 5 1/16 x 43 corona with an Ecuador-grown Connecticut-seed wrapper over Dominican binder and filler. Davidoff places it in its White Band Collection and estimates a 25 to 40 minute smoke.
What It Tastes Like
Davidoff scores the No. 3 at 2 out of 5 for intensity and 2.5 for body, and its flavor wheel names oak, cream, hazelnut, wheat, liquorice, dried fruit and dried flowers. Cigar Aficionado’s confirmed review of this size dates from October 2009: 84 points and a mild rating, praising the oily, tawny wrapper, burn and draw, but finding mineral and earth tones dominant, with some wood.
Who It’s For
- Smokers short on time who still want a full-size Davidoff.
- Fans of slim shapes who find the Grand Cru Robusto and Toro too thick.
- Anyone easing into Davidoff through its gentler white-band blends.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Low intensity: 2/5 per Davidoff, mild per Cigar Aficionado (2009)
- Short enough for a coffee break
Cons
- Its only Cigar Aficionado score we could confirm is 84 points, from 2009
- Likely too gentle for smokers who want power
About the Grand Cru Line
Davidoff traces the idea for the line to Zino Davidoff in 1946 and says its name nods to fine wine. Writing in July 2024, Cigar Aficionado drew the same Bordeaux parallel: three main grapes there, three Dominican tobaccos here, with San Vicente seco as the anchor leaf.
Pairing and Storage
At mild-medium strength, this corona suits the gentler drinks in our cigar pairing guide, such as champagne, a crisp lager or white rum.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Davidoff Signature 2000: a Signature corona with the same 43 ring.
- Davidoff Grand Cru No. 2: the longer Grand Cru corona at 5 5/8 x 43.
- Davidoff Grand Cru Robusto: a thicker 5 1/4 x 52 under the same Ecuadorian Connecticut-shade wrapper.
- Davidoff Grand Cru Toro: the widest Grand Cru we stock, 6 x 54 per Holt’s.
Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 FAQ
How strong is the Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3?
Mild-medium. Davidoff rates its intensity 2 out of 5 and its body 2.5, JR Cigar says mellow to medium, and Cigar Aficionado called this size mild in 2009.
How long does the Grand Cru No. 3 take to smoke?
Davidoff estimates 25 to 40 minutes.
How does the No. 3 differ from the Grand Cru No. 2?
Mostly in length: Holt’s and Cigar Aficionado list the No. 2 at 5 5/8 x 43, about half an inch longer at the same ring gauge.
Where is the Grand Cru No. 3 made?
In the Dominican Republic. Cigar Aficionado notes that Davidoff made its cigars in Cuba until 1990 and now rolls them at its own Dominican factory.
Want a fuller Davidoff instead? Our Davidoff cigars page gathers the other Davidoff blends we carry.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Mild-Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Length | 5 1/16" |
| Gauge | 43 |
