Lufthansa
First Class menu
Bangkok to Frankfurt
September 2007

Dreamer’s Delight

Use the time on board to get some restful sleep in the form of our Dreamer’s Delight, a select meal served in once course.

Cold Gourmet Plate

Balik Salmon with Pomelo Salsa and Green Asparagus Tips

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Hot Specialty

Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Concassée Sauce and mixed Vegetables with shaved Parmesan Cheese

Cheese and Dessert

Camembert, Gruyère and Blue Cheese

Fresh Fruit


Menu

Choice of Hors d’oeuvres

Caviar with the traditional Garnishes

Lamb Loin with herb Vinaigrette and Pumpkin Salad

Marinated Shrimp with Thai Glass Noodle Salad

Paneer Cheese with grilled Carrot and Pesto Sauce

Salad

Seasonal Greens presented with Dressing

Choice of Main Courses

Herbed baked Garoupa with Lime Butter, Saffron Risotto and Bok Choy

Tenderloin of Beef in Red Wine Sauce accompanied by turned buttered Carrot, Pancake with Polenta and Asparagus

Oven baked Chicken with Hoisin Sauce, Snow Peas, Baby Squash and steamed Japanese Rice

Thai Vegetable Curry with Yellow Bamée Noodles

Selection of Cheese and Dessert

Camembert, Port Salit, Gruyère and Goat Cheese garnished with Grapes

Blueberry Cake with whipped Cream

Mango Tart with Cherry

Specialty Dessert Wines



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

2003 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätlese trocken, Domäne Assmannshausen, Deutschland
The wines from this steep, slatey vineyard have enjoyed an excellent reputation since 1108 and the vineyard name has no doubt contributed to this. It is not clear whether the name Höllenberg (hells mountain) suggests that the climate here is as hot as hell, or whether the growers have to work like hell in these steep vineyards, or whether the wine just tastes damned good (in German “hellishly” good). The answer is actually quite simple : “Höllen” are nothing other than steep slopes, although this explanation is almost too profane for such a fine wine. The state winery of Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach monastery) and its domaine continues the tradition of the Cistercian monks from Burgundy. The monks not only founded the monastery but also brought pinot noir vines to the Rheingau. The minks would definitely have been proud of the extraordinary 2003 vintage. The wine has an intense, ruby red color with touches of garnet. The bouquet is complex with aromas reminiscent of ripe raspberries, blackberries, and cherries with a touch of dark chocolate. On the palate this powerful red wine is characterised by its velvety character, intense fruit flavour and long, persistent finish.

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 Riesling Spätlese trocken, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Deutschland

The Kruger-Rumpf family’s philosophy is “we aspire to perfect harmony”. Consequently, careful, environmentally-friendly viticulture, hand harvesting and optimum grape maturity are their parameters. The estate has been considered one of the stars in the wine firmament in the Nahe region for many years and this was proven recently by gaining the top award in the important Rheinland-Pfalz wine competition. This Riesling has been succulent, fresh fruit flavors, suggesting juicy peaches, ripe apricots and crisp apples as well as a touch of zesty citrus. On the palate the firm acidity is balanced by the wine’s full body, resulting in a crisp and juicy finish.

2005 Carneros Chardonnay, Artesa, USA
Carneros is north of San Francisco, situated between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. There are two reasons why chardonnay vines flourish in this wine region : the cool Pacific climate and the limestone outcrops in the soil. The cool climate is responsible for the fine fruitiness found in this chardonnay, with its suggestions of ripe pears, juicy apples and a subtle hint of lemongrass. Maturation in wooden casks gives the wine elegant, toasty notes and a touch of vanilla, whilst the influence of the soil comes through in the nutty taste on the tongue and the elegant acidity which stimulates the appetite.

2006 Sulz, Sauvignon Blanc, Weingut Gross, Österreich
A steep site at an altitude of 450 m, soils rich in loam and limestone, careful hand harvesting and gentle maturation in large oak casks are the ingredients for a top wine. Alois Gross coaxes hidden nuances out of his sauvignon blanc from this first-class vineyard. The result culminates in these typical varietal aromas of fresh grapefruit, ripe gooseberry and juicy peach with a fine streak of minerality. On the palate this impression of refreshing and extremely juicy fruit continues with a lively acidity and long aromatic finish.

Red Wine

2001 Château Belgrave, Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc, Frankreich
Château Belgrave is only separated from its famous neighbour in Saint-Julien by a stream. This notwithstanding, even the name Belgrave reveals that the soil is top quality as it means “beautiful gravel”. From the time of its inclusion in the 1855 Médoc classification, the estate experienced a rather eventful history until 1979, when Jean-Marie Chadronnier recognised the estate’s potential and his wine company took up a lease on the domaine. Today the Château proves its worth with its cabernet sauvignon dominated style showing a bouquet of spicy blackberry and blackcurrant aromas and an expertly combined palate balancing fine tannins and flavourful weight of fruit. This is a modern classic par excellence.

2003 “Senda del Oro”, Ribera del Duero DO, Vizcarra, Spanien
Revolution also happens in traditional producing regions. The grower, Juan Carlos Vizcarra, had the idea of fermenting red wine must with its skins in barrique. As this had always been a disaster in the past because of the very small bung holes, he developed small wooden casks with a removable lid. This Rivera del Duero demonstrates very convincingly that he knows how to handle his tinto fino grapes. The wine has an intense garnet color and a bouquet reminiscent of figs, dark berry fruits and gentle spices. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied with fine, elegant tannins.

Dessert Wine

2005 Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest, Morandé, Chile
Nature allows noble sweet wines to be produced only occasionally, when damp and warmth create the perfect conditions for the growth of the noble rot, Botrytis Cinerea. After harvesting, the grapes undergo a very laborious wine-making process to create this golden yellow nectar, with its bouquet of candied fruits and papaya, honey and white blossom. These aromas continue in the mouth and bring out the unique character of a wine with opulent sweetness and a seductive finale.

Monthly Proposal

Vieille Prune, Distillerie Studer, Schweiz
Switzerland is famous for its ingenious pleasures and indeed, the art of distilling has long been a tradition in the Swiss mountain valleys. However, this knowledge was not enough for Hans Studer. He went abroad and tried his luck in the French countryside of Aquitaine. He was instructed in the art of distilling by masters of the craft in Bordeaux and Cognac. Hans Studer no doubt could never have imagined back then that one of these fine brandies, the Vieille Prune, would even be served above the clouds in First Class. The Vieille Prune is distilled from selected, fully ripe plums and is then allowed to mature in peace for a long time. This brandy has a distinctive plum character and gentle spicy notes and is a special treat as well as being an ambassador of Swiss drinking culture for the whole world.

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
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

Espresso, Decaf Espresso

Cappuccino

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.

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.

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.

Yogi Tee Himmlischer Glückstee 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.

Sommerbeeren
A crisp combination of hibiscus flowers, apples, orange and lemon zest, cinnamon and orange flavour as well as ten revitalizing vitamins. Very refreshing.


Breakfast

Cold and hot Specialties

Freshly squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh Fruit

Plain Yoghurt, Müsli, Cornflakes and Milk

Smoked Red Snapper with herbs, smoked Salmon, Beef Pastrami, smoked stuffed Chicken breast, Pepper Salami, Red Cheddar, Gruyère and Cream Cheese

Scrambled Eggs freshly prepared upon your request with your Choice of Bacon and Chives