Lufthansa
First Class menu
Munich to Denver
April 2008
Menu
Choice of Hors d’oeuvres
Caviar with the traditional Garnishes
King Prawns and Eggplant Tart with Pesto
Roasted Saddle of Veal in jellied Borlotti Beans served with Balsamico Jus
Goat Cheese Terrine with marinated Bell Pepper served with Taggiasca Olives
Salad
Seasonal Greens with fried Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots and Herbs with your Choice of Ramson or Balsamico Dressing
Choice of Main Courses
Saddle of Lamb Medallion gratinated with Parmesan Cheese and Olives, Thyme Jus and Potato Pancetta Pavé
Loup de Mer filled with Arugula, served with baked Tomatoes and mashed Potatoes with Olives
Arugula Risotto with Taleggio, Shiitake Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Spring Onions and Walnuts
Roasted Duck Breast with Balsamico Sauce, red Cabbage with Orange and Potato Cake
Selection of Cheese and Dessert
Gorgonzola, Peccorino, Taleggio, Livarot and Fougeru garnished with Grapes and Walnuts
Apple Clafoutis with Almond Ice Cream
Mango Caramel Tart with exotic Fruit Salpicon
Specialty Dessert Wines
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Vinothek
Champagne
“D” de Devaux Brut, Champagne Veuve Devaux, Frankreich
Like so many champagne houses, the house of Devaux, founded in 1846, also has to thank a widow for its success. The widow, Augusta Devaux, made the business a success in the second half of the 19th century, thereby bringing herself into the ranks of the famous champagne widows. This cuvee “D” ties in with the success of the great champagnes. It is a composition whose complex interaction of aromas is reminiscent of elder blossom, orange zest and fine, nutty notes. On the palate the freshness of the chardonnay knits perfectly with the fruit and opulence of the pinot noir. The widow would no doubt be proud to know that her champagne was the winner of the Lufthansa blind tasting.
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“Rare”, Champagne Piper-Heidsieck, Frankreich
Régis Camus, the cellar master at Piper-Heidsieck, has brought together the best vineyards for the champagne grape varieties chardonnay and pinot noir in this pre-stige cuvee. The grapes from each vineyard are vinified separately in order to achieve a multi-faceted composition later. Chardonnay brings delicate floral notes, as well as a fresh minerality, to the cuvee, whilst pinot noir enhances the whole with its fruit, power and weight. Thus the “Rare” has an elegant palate structure and refreshing mousse.
Monthly Proposal
2004 Monte Mareto Countacc!, Michele Chiarlo, Italien
The name Piemonte means “at the foot of the mountains”. This region is a real paradise for foodies who also like their wine. Not only is the noble truffle found here but also fine wines. Whilst the search for truffles is often a matter of luck, a winemaker who has exactly the right touch, like Michele Chiarlo, can actually influence the quality of the wines himself. Chiarlo has totally committed himself to the wines of his homeland and has brought the wine culture of this hilly landscape, crowned with castles, into the 21st century. In 1982 he was the first winemaker to blend the indigenous barbera with other varieties in a cuvee. This experiment reached its apogee in 1995 with a new style of wine, the Monte Mareto Countacc!. This new cult wine was produced from barbera, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, matured in French oak casks.
The 2004 vintage is a great example of this still young wine style. It is a wine with an intense, purple red colour with touches of violet and an almost black centre. The nose is a complex with concentrated fruit suggesting figs, sweet cherries and dark berry fruit, enhanced by a subtle oak spiciness as well as plenty of vanilla and toasty notes. On the palate this is a wine with good structure and intensity. It has a long finish with elegant oaky notes and considerable fruit. This is a wine with freshness and the potential to age.
Apéritif
Campari
A red mild bitters-type cordial
Sherry “La Guita”
A classic Sherry with fruity flavour and a taste of elegant saltiness, typical for Manzanilla Sherry.
Lufthansa Cocktail
This cocktail with aromas of juicy oranges, sweet almonds and fine berry fruits develops its full flavour when served chilled or “on the rocks” and can also be very refreshing if mixed with sparkling wine.
White Wine
2006 Hörsteiner Abtsberg, Riesling Spätlese trocken, Hofkeller Würzburg, Deutschland
Once upon a time Napoleon declared the Würzburg Residenz to be the most beautiful rectory in Europe, and not just because of the Baroque magnificence on top of the ground. Apparently the French King was also most impressed by the treasures lying in the cellar. Real treasures from these cellars still see the light of day, for example this Hörsteiner Abtsberg Riesling. This outstanding wine is a true delight not just on the ground but also up in the air as it is a classic Riesling with delightful, subtle apricot and peach fruit, elegant mineral notes and a powerful taste balanced by lively acidity.
2005 Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Wente Vineyards, USA
Arroyo Seco in Monterey is the ideal place to plant outstanding chardonnay. The deep gravel soils and cool growing season allow the grapes to ripen slowly, leading to a natural balance of flavour, sweetness and acidity in the resultant wine. The Wente family have grown chardonnay here since the Sixties and this wealth of experience is echoed in the complex character of this wine, which has impressive and marked toasty notes, touches of vanilla and caramel as well as aromas of pears and candied citrus fruit. This is a powerful, intense wine with good length and structure, which shows depth of flavour thanks to its elegant minerality.
2006 Rotgipfler Tradition, Thermenregion, Weingut Johanneshof, Österreich
The Rotgipfler from the Reinisch family has real character. This elegant wine was selected as one of the hundred best wines of the Thermenregion and is also a rare speciality. This very old grape variety, which is today found almost exclusively in the region south of Vienna, has an excellent reputation for producing aromatic and powerful wines. This Rotgipfler Tradition is no exception. Aromatic fruity notes suggesting peach and grape as well as notes of lemon grass characterise the bouquet and an elegant minerality completes the picture. On the palate the wine has a powerful character marked by full fruit flavors and a long aromatic finish.
Red Wine
2001 Château Croizet-Bages, Cru Classé, Pauillac, Frankreich
The wines from Pauillac are full-bodied. The terrior here is so outstanding that this commine can boast three Premier Crus Classés. Yet even here there are still discoveries to be made as huge quality strides have been made in the last few years, such as at Château Croizet-Bages. This is a medium-sized estate with around 30 ha of deep-seated gravel soils, planted to cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. The 2001 Château Croizet-Bages is a garnet-colored wine with a bouquet of ripe berry fruit, gentle spicy notes and a touch of bitter chocolate. On the palate it is structured with firm tannins as well as having sweetness of fruit.
2003 Grand Estates Shiraz, Columbia Crest, Washington, USA
The grapes for this cuvee come from the best vineyards in the Columbia Valley. In this instance grapes from the Horse Heaven Hills are responsible for the complexity of the wine, from the Wahluke Slope for the body and those from the Yakima Valley for the aromatic intensity. However, the true secret of this cuvee lies in the small percentage of white viognier grapes. These are fermented together with the red grapes, as is traditional in the Rhône. The subsequent maturation in French and American oak barriques gives the final polish. This is an opulent wine with intense berry fruit and aromas of black cherries as well as a touch of fine spice in the form of vanilla and a hint of caramel.
Dessert Wine
2006 Zweigelt & Pinot Noir Beerenauslese, Weingut Nittnaus, Österreich
When Christine and Hans Nittnaus dare to experiment, there does not seem to be a limit to the impossible, as this Beerenauslese made from red grapes shows. The Austrian “national grape” Zweigelt comes together with French Pinot Noir in this dessert wine with its delicate rosé color with glints of orange-red. The bouquet is extravagant with aromas of ripe raspberries and strawberry conserve, touches of mild spices and a touch of honey and citrus freshness and these aromas are repeated on the palate. This Beerenauslese is most pleasing with its elegant sweetness and restrained acidity.
Monthly Proposal
Nonino Grappa Lo Chardonnay Barrique, Italien
The Nonino family have made grappa acceptable in polite society. Although they have more than a century’s experience in the art of distillation, they only became famous in 1973 when Giannola and Benito Nonino revolutionised the method of producing grappa with their “invention” of the first varietal grappa, the cru monovitigno from the picolit grape. Since then their superb, top-class grappas have enjoyed success around the world. The 66 steam-driven copper stills, designed specially for the Nonino distillery, are also unique and ensure that the specially selected, fresh, still juicy grap marc can be distilled immediately during the grape harvest. The best grappas and grape brandies mature in the Nonino family’s four big cellars in Friuli in casks made of Limousin or Nevers oak, pear or wild cherry wood and even in old sherry casks. The mature grappas and grape brandies are bottled without any additions after a long, natural maturation period. The Grappa Monovitigno Lo Chardonnay Barrique is made of fresh chardonnay marc from the wine region Friuli. The bouquet suggest nutty notes of marc, mild spices and candied fruit as well as hints of vanilla and cocoa. This is a powerful and exquisite grappa with a long finish.
Spirits
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Old No 7
Amber colored Whiskey with distinctive caramel, vanilla and almond notes and a touch of fruity impressions.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Superior brand with an intense, opulent aroma and the typical peaty character.
Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
With its distinctive “turf” character and intense and fulsome flavour, this typical malt whisky hails from the only distillery to be found on the Isle of Skye.
Smirnoff Red Vodka
Triple-distilled and filtered ten times for exceptional smoothness and purity.
Bombay Sapphire Distilled London Dry Gin
Predominant juniper notes, balanced with impression of lemon peel and coriander.
Cognac Lhéraud Cuvée 30
A fine and mature cognac from an exceptional distiller.
Calvados Pays d’Auge AC, Daron
The long maturation process in oak barrels brings out crisp and sweet aromas of apple, pear and vanilla.
Fernet Branca
An aromatic blend of about 40 herbs and spices.
Tequila
Exclusively on flights to and from Mexico.
Walcher Williams Exclusiv
A juicy and very fruity poire Williams with long-lasting flavour and a very typical finish.
Etter Zuger Kirsch, 42 Vol %, Jahrgang 2005
Made from the Swiss “Lauerz” cherries, full-bodied, aromatic and refined.
Liqueur and Port
Baileys Irish Cream
A delicious cream liqueur made entirely in Ireland from a combination of dairy cream, Irish Whiskey and the smooth flavour of chocolate and vanilla.
Niepoort Portwein LBV 2003
An intensive, young and powerful port with a decent fruit flavour.
Cold Beverages
Mineral water
Apollinaris, sparkling natural mineral water
Elisabethenquelle, natural mineral water
Fruit juices
Apple Juice
Tomato Juice
Orange Juice
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola light, Sprite
Kinley Tonic Water, Kinley Bitter Lemon, Kinley Ginger Ale
German Beer
Warsteiner Pils
Clausthaler, non-alcoholic
Hot Beverages
Jacobs Kaffee
Mild Arabica Coffee from the Highlands
Nespreso Espresso und Cappuccino, 3 Grands Crus des Kaffees
Ristetto : A short, full-bodied and intense Espresso with a pleasantly lingering taste.
Volluto : A lightly roasted blend with a subtle, yet present body and hints of biscuit, redolent of cereal, enhanced by a touch of acidity and a fresh and light fruitiness.
Decaffeinato : This is a light and delicate decaffeinated variety which strikes a good balance between mildness and acidity.
Masala Tee
Exclusively on flights to and from India
Eilles Teespezialitäten
Darjeeling Royal First Flush Blatt
Harvested in springtime in the best tea gardens of the Himilayan foothills, this superior quality shows a lot of white leaf toips after the winter’s rest in Northern India. Its aroma is crisp and fresh, reminiscent of lilies of the valley, its color pale orange.
Assam Special Broken
This robust elegant tea, harvested at the Brahmaputra River plantations in Northern India, is copper-red in color with a rich and malty aroma. Milk or cream and sugar are worthly accompaniments.
Earl Grey Premium Blatt
A blend of Darjeeling, Ceylon and Chinese teas enhanced by aromatic oil from the finest bergamot fruit. A classic, copper-red in the cup, especially enjoyable with pastries and cake.
Grüntee Asia Superior Blatt
Grown in fertile Central Asia, this unfermented tea is bright yellow in color with a pleasant, gentle aroma and sweet yet tart notes. Traditionally enjoyed plain.
Vita Orange
A crisp and refreshing combination of hibiscus flowers, apples, orange and lemon zest, cinnamon and orange flavour as well as ten revitalizing vitamins.
Yogi Tee Rotbusch Bio
Enticingly rich and fragrant spices reminiscent of the exotic kitchens of the Orient mingle with soft Rooisbush tea from South Africa. Organically grown Ayurvedic blend with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, pepper, cloves and Rooibos.
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Coffee Specialties
Caffè Lungo
“Caffè Lungo”, an Italian specialty, is espresso with water added to it, developed to be enjoyed in large coffee mugs.
Café Caramel
Embedded in the mildness of an espresso the caramel note, with its velvety soft aroma, is a wonderful complementary flavour.
Café Brulôt
This robust Lungo is created with only the best espresso. A shot of the finest cognac renders it an exquisite French coffee specialty.
Caffè Borgia
A surprising blend of the finest espresso and select hot chocolate makes this, with a delicate topping of “crema”, a pure indulgence. In other words : a very special hot chocolate.
Latte Macchiato
Literally translated Latte Macchiato means “spotted milk” – which only appears after stirring. The three-layered cappuccino version is served in a slender glass : fresh milk at the bottom, a fine espresso in the middle and a crowning of cool milk foam.
Café Baileys
Ristretto, a typical Italian espresso, paired with creamy Baileys in this American coffee version – an exceptional treat!
Asian Delight
Cold Specialties
Spiced Papaya with Vegetable Salad, Cashew Nuts and Curry Dressing
Sweet and sour Pork with roasted Sesame
Corn fed Poulard Salad with Leek, red Lentils and Onions
Grilled fresh Pineapple
Pomelo Salad
Mango Ginger Chutney
Hot Specialties
Filet of Beef, Wok fried Vegetables and green Thai Curry Sauce served with Jasmin Rice
Flavored Pike-perch with Soy Oyster Sauce, Spring Onions, Chili and mashed Ginger
Dessert
Lime Pineapple Tart with Coconut
Fresh Fruit
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