Jan 2, 2014, 3:25 pm
Last edit by: KARFA
This thread is archived - there is a 2015 BA Champagne and Wine Thread here.
Some procedure as last year. This thread is dedicated to the discussion of Champagne (and Wine) served on board BA and in the lounges worldwide.
Current champagne offerings for the most frequented locations:
First cabin Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
LHR Concorde Room Bollinger Rose and Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
LHR Galleries First lounges / LGW First lounge Taittinger Rose and Taittinger Prelude/Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle depends on the day/Castelnau
Club World cabin Taittinger NV/Castelnau Brut Rose NV/Boizel Grand Vintage 2004
LHR Galleries Club lounges / LGW Terraces lounge ??? (Likely the Taittinger or Castelnau)
Club Europe cabin Heidsieck Brut Monopole Blue Top NV
Reds:
First cabin Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2001, Pauillac Bordeaux, France
2nd option not confirmed
3rd option not confirmed
LHR Concorde Room Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste 2001, Cru Classe Pauillac and 3-4 more
LHR Galleries First / LGW First lounge Chateau Batailley 2006 Pauillac, Hamilton Russel Pinot Noir SA, Chateau Du Tertre 2007 Cru Classe Margaux, Merry Edwards Pinot.
LHR Galleries Club lounges / LGW Terraces lounge Ch. Haut Selve 2009; Ch. Lamothe Cissac 2010; Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 2010; Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir 2012; Chono Pinot Noir 2012
Club World cabin Brio de Cantenac Brown 2005; Teusner "The Independent" Shiraz Mataro 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia; Chateau Marzy 2008, Pomerol, Bordeaux; Château La Claymore 2009, Lussac Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux; Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Barbara/Sonoma/Monterey, California
Club Europe cabin Undrinkable generic French red non vintage non AC (Does anybody drink anything else than the Champagne!?)
Whites:
First Cabin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Champ Gain 2007, Vincent Girardin, Burgundy, France
Le Soula Blanc 2007, VDP Des Cotes Catalanes, France
McWilliams Lovedale Semillon 2005, Hunter Valley, Australia
Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2009, Domaine William Fèvre, France
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2011, Stefano Antonucci, Italy
Ponzi Pinot Gris 2012, Willamette Valley, USA
LHR Concorde Room Brocard Chablis Premiere Cru, Viognier 2009, Sancerre??
LHR Galleries First lounges / LGW First lounge Brocard Chablis Premiere Cru, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Cortons 2011, Casa Maria Sauv Blanc 2011 Chile, Vessiguad Pouilly Fuisse 2011.
LHR Galleries Club lounges / LGW Terraces lounge Elizabeth Spencer Sauv Blanc 2012; Esser Chardonnay 2011; Cycles Gladiator Pinot Grigio 2012; The Tin Mine "Zevenwacht" 2012; Kleine Zalze 2012; Mullineux 2012
Club World cabin Chateau de Chantegrive 2011, Graves, Bordeaux; Yalumba Viognier 2011, Eden Valley South Australia; Pouilly-Fumé 2012, Château Favray, Loire Valley; Cline Viognier 2012, North Coast, California
Club Europe cabin ???
Spirit selection available in LHR Galleries First lounges:
Some procedure as last year. This thread is dedicated to the discussion of Champagne (and Wine) served on board BA and in the lounges worldwide.
Current champagne offerings for the most frequented locations:
First cabin Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
LHR Concorde Room Bollinger Rose and Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
LHR Galleries First lounges / LGW First lounge Taittinger Rose and Taittinger Prelude/Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle depends on the day/Castelnau
Club World cabin Taittinger NV/Castelnau Brut Rose NV/Boizel Grand Vintage 2004
LHR Galleries Club lounges / LGW Terraces lounge ??? (Likely the Taittinger or Castelnau)
Club Europe cabin Heidsieck Brut Monopole Blue Top NV
Reds:
First cabin Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2001, Pauillac Bordeaux, France
2nd option not confirmed
3rd option not confirmed
LHR Concorde Room Chateau Grand Puy-Lacoste 2001, Cru Classe Pauillac and 3-4 more
LHR Galleries First / LGW First lounge Chateau Batailley 2006 Pauillac, Hamilton Russel Pinot Noir SA, Chateau Du Tertre 2007 Cru Classe Margaux, Merry Edwards Pinot.
LHR Galleries Club lounges / LGW Terraces lounge Ch. Haut Selve 2009; Ch. Lamothe Cissac 2010; Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 2010; Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir 2012; Chono Pinot Noir 2012
Club World cabin Brio de Cantenac Brown 2005; Teusner "The Independent" Shiraz Mataro 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia; Chateau Marzy 2008, Pomerol, Bordeaux; Château La Claymore 2009, Lussac Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux; Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Barbara/Sonoma/Monterey, California
Club Europe cabin Undrinkable generic French red non vintage non AC (Does anybody drink anything else than the Champagne!?)
Whites:
First Cabin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Champ Gain 2007, Vincent Girardin, Burgundy, France
Le Soula Blanc 2007, VDP Des Cotes Catalanes, France
McWilliams Lovedale Semillon 2005, Hunter Valley, Australia
Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2009, Domaine William Fèvre, France
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2011, Stefano Antonucci, Italy
Ponzi Pinot Gris 2012, Willamette Valley, USA
LHR Concorde Room Brocard Chablis Premiere Cru, Viognier 2009, Sancerre??
LHR Galleries First lounges / LGW First lounge Brocard Chablis Premiere Cru, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Cortons 2011, Casa Maria Sauv Blanc 2011 Chile, Vessiguad Pouilly Fuisse 2011.
LHR Galleries Club lounges / LGW Terraces lounge Elizabeth Spencer Sauv Blanc 2012; Esser Chardonnay 2011; Cycles Gladiator Pinot Grigio 2012; The Tin Mine "Zevenwacht" 2012; Kleine Zalze 2012; Mullineux 2012
Club World cabin Chateau de Chantegrive 2011, Graves, Bordeaux; Yalumba Viognier 2011, Eden Valley South Australia; Pouilly-Fumé 2012, Château Favray, Loire Valley; Cline Viognier 2012, North Coast, California
Club Europe cabin ???
Spirit selection available in LHR Galleries First lounges:
- Bacardi 8
- Bacardi Superior
- Bailey's
- Baron Otard XO
- Bombay Sapphire
- Bushmills
- Chase Vodka
- Ciroc (vodka)
- Cointreau
- Drambuie
- Drambuie 15
- Gentleman Jack
- Glenlivet 15
- Glenlivet 18
- Gordon's
- Grey Goose
- Grey Goose Le Citron
- Imperia Vodka
- Jameson
- Johnnie Walker Blue
- Johnnie Walker Red
- José Cuervo Especial Reposado
- Kahlúa
- La Concha (sherry)
- Martini Bianco
- Martini Extra Dry
- Martini Rosso
- Olmeca Gold
- Smirnoff Red
- Southern Comfort
- Tanqueray No. Ten
- Warre's 1999 (port)
- Woodford Reserve
- Zacapa XO (only in T5)
The 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread
Feb 15, 2014, 6:57 am
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Today's offering in GF include
Chateau Grand-Pontet 1996 Saint Emilion Gran Cru (in 1.5 ltr bottles)
Chateau Malartic 2007 Grand Cru La Graviere
Chateau Du Teatre 2007 Margeaux
Can't claim to be a connosseur but liking the 1996 Saint Emilion.
Chateau Grand-Pontet 1996 Saint Emilion Gran Cru (in 1.5 ltr bottles)
Chateau Malartic 2007 Grand Cru La Graviere
Chateau Du Teatre 2007 Margeaux
Can't claim to be a connosseur but liking the 1996 Saint Emilion.
Feb 15, 2014, 7:37 am
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OK, I'm going to make loaaaaads of enemies here (and I know it all depends on taste etc etc), but if it was only me, if BA wanted to simply stick to a choice of various top red Bordeaux and of top white Bourgogne, maybe with the occasional sprinkling of great Cote du Rhone for variety (e.g a couple of white and red Hermitage, a Cote Rotie, and a Condrieu), I would be a very happy chappie!!
Mar 13, 2014, 3:06 am
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On Tuesday there was both the Tattinger's and the Castelnau Rose.
Red wine a rather nice 2006 Pauillac Chateau Batailley and among whites one or two Beaune Premier Cru's!
Kepp it up BA
Red wine a rather nice 2006 Pauillac Chateau Batailley and among whites one or two Beaune Premier Cru's!
Kepp it up BA
Mar 13, 2014, 5:33 am
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The 2006 Pauillac Chateau Batailley went very well with the black pudding, sausage, back bacon, toast and scrambled eggs in the Flounge today.
Elevating to the champagne meny after the present glass...
Elevating to the champagne meny after the present glass...
Mar 13, 2014, 7:21 am
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Last week I visited GF T5 and G South on the same same day,
I noticed that that day the wine selection was to 75% identical in both lounges.
The only unusual I saw in GF was a bottle of Macallan Select Oak,
which is no big deal, 1 liter cost £45,99 at Worlddutyfree
I noticed that that day the wine selection was to 75% identical in both lounges.
The only unusual I saw in GF was a bottle of Macallan Select Oak,
which is no big deal, 1 liter cost £45,99 at Worlddutyfree
Mar 13, 2014, 7:38 am
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Have you tried the Vivino app - you take a picture of a wine bottle label and it shows you reviews and tasting notes - very clever!
Mar 13, 2014, 11:55 am
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As a white wine drinker I can only say that the 2006 Pauillac Chateau Batailley is more than satisfying substitute for lack of any Premier Cru whities in T3.
Mar 13, 2014, 12:27 pm
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Mar 13, 2014, 3:16 pm
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Both Chateau Lagrange and Chateau Batailley at LGW GF the other day. Wonderful bottles to hesitate between! I must say I'm loving the current Grands Bordeaux strength and as an openly biased fan, very much hope that they will keep it up forever!!!
I must say I'm loving the current Grands Bordeaux strength and as an openly biased fan, very much hope that they will keep it up forever!!!
Mar 13, 2014, 3:34 pm
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I took an easyJet flight yesterday and noticed they now offer Heidsieck Brut Monopole Blue Top NV for sale.
A shame BA can't offer something better than a loco.
A shame BA can't offer something better than a loco.
Mar 13, 2014, 3:42 pm
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Mar 14, 2014, 1:46 pm
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Noticed on my last two CW flights that there was only an option of two reds and two whites. The reds were CdP and Optima.
When did the selection reduce to two choices
When did the selection reduce to two choices
Mar 16, 2014, 4:08 am
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In T5 GF right now, the red Bordeaux are 2006 Batailley and 2006 Larrivet Haut Brion. Champages are the Taittanger Prélude and Rosé, some Castelnau around too. Look forward to trying the Batailley as lunch time approaches... Already had a taste of both Taittangers, both are rather nice IMO.
My first ever visit to GF. Made Gold early November but hadn't been to LHR since. Santé!
My first ever visit to GF. Made Gold early November but hadn't been to LHR since. Santé!
Mar 17, 2014, 2:19 pm
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Live from the Flounge: Batailley here, but no Larrivet Haut Brion. Many reds, not of much interest. Taittinger Prelude & Rose, Castelnau.
Batailley good for at least two more rounds
Batailley good for at least two more rounds