Illusione Epernay Le Tareau was meant to be a sweeter version of the original Illusione cigar by Dion Giolito. Illusione Epernay cigars are made with a light, shade grown Corojo '99 wrapper from Nicaragua. The name Epernay is that of a Champagne town in France, and the association with Champagne is meant to evoque the fruitiness and sweet character of the cigar. Illusione Epernay Le Tareau earned the No. 3 spot on Cigar Aficionado's Best Cigars of the Year 2011.
| Brands: Illusione Epernay Serie 2009 |
| Cigar Shape: Robusto |
| Cigar Length: 5"1/2 |
| Origin: Honduras |
| Cigar Ring Gauge: 56 |
| Strength: Medium |
| Wrapper Color: Colorado Maduro |
| Single Packaging: None |
| Rolling Type: Handmade |
| Cigar Manufacturer: Raices Cubanas |
| Cigar Wrapper: Nicaragua |
| Cigar Binder: Nicaragua |
| Cigar Filler: Nicaragua |