The 2016 BA Champagne & Wine thread
#256
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+1 for JL's champagne choices! I think even when it's run out I prefer La Grande Annee to LPGS, unfortunately no airline I'm aware of serves Bollinger RD which would absolutely guarantee my custom
#259
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It's been said here before, but it is worth repeating...Vintage Champagnes can and often do taste different each year. Some years DP is very good and some years less so. And of course this maxim is true for Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.
#260
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Indeed, I've just never found one that is even almost palatable. I've lost count of how many I've tried but not a single one has lasted past one or two sips. It's just not for me, carbonated cat's pee
#261
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I can't say I drink it often or know about every year, but the 2000 and 2002 that they used to serve on EK was excellent I thought. But as they say, à chacun son goût
#262
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First Champagne selection
Aug 27: JFK-LHR and
Sep 2: LHR-PHL
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle
Duval-Leroy Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2006
Jacquart Rosé Mosaïque NV
The LPGS is consistently good and enjoyed on the ground but switched to the more complex and distinctive Duval-Leroy in the air. But remember, "in matters of taste, there is no argument."
Aug 27: JFK-LHR and
Sep 2: LHR-PHL
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle
Duval-Leroy Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2006
Jacquart Rosé Mosaïque NV
The LPGS is consistently good and enjoyed on the ground but switched to the more complex and distinctive Duval-Leroy in the air. But remember, "in matters of taste, there is no argument."
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#264
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As a point of comparison, AF served up Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2005 today. ^
#265
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.... at about 09.30 I decided to move on to red. What a disappointment! The choice was between 2 St Emilion Grand Crus, a Chinon, and a new world (possibly American) pinot noir. Why would they have 2 St Emilions, and why no burgundy I thought to myself.
Seriously though, who does decide which wines are offered on any given day/week in the Concorde Room? And why is it thought OK to serve a wine that was opened maybe 12-15 hours earlier with just a cork in the top. Why don't they use vacu vins or something similar when they close up in the evening?
Seriously though, who does decide which wines are offered on any given day/week in the Concorde Room? And why is it thought OK to serve a wine that was opened maybe 12-15 hours earlier with just a cork in the top. Why don't they use vacu vins or something similar when they close up in the evening?
I would still be interested to know:
1) Who does decide (and how) which wines get served in CCR? Specifically, on the day I was there - why 2 different St Emilions, but no burgundy?
2) Why aren't VacuVins (or similar) used on open bottles at the end of the evening?
Can anyone enlighten me?
#266
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Will certainly look to drink it again at home and would be delighted to see it on board any flight!
#267
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My earlier post got somewhat hijacked by a discussion as to whether or not it's a good idea to leave good red with just a cork in the top for 12-15 hours.
I would still be interested to know:
1) Who does decide (and how) which wines get served in CCR? Specifically, on the day I was there - why 2 different St Emilions, but no burgundy?
2) Why aren't VacuVins (or similar) used on open bottles at the end of the evening?
Can anyone enlighten me?
I would still be interested to know:
1) Who does decide (and how) which wines get served in CCR? Specifically, on the day I was there - why 2 different St Emilions, but no burgundy?
2) Why aren't VacuVins (or similar) used on open bottles at the end of the evening?
Can anyone enlighten me?
#268
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In GF however, wines rotate daily and I believe several times during the day, and matches often seen random, e.g. if things haven't changed, you may have three Bordeaux on one day but not a single French wine the next. No clue if there is any logic or if it is just random.
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It seems that the main discussion in this thread is about champagne, but did anyone else happen to try to Uruguayan wines that were introduced on (I presume on all) S American routes back in July? Both white and red - same vineyard, but the name escapes me. Was intrigued to see them on the menu, but unable to try them on the way down to GRU, but did request the white on the way back. Cabin crew gent serving me said it was the first request he'd had for them, and opened the bottle for me, but I have to say it was absolutely undrinkable. I thought it was just me, but got him to sniff and my colleague to taste, and they agreed. So it was - tragically - back to the LPGS...
Just wondering if anyone else tried it and/or if I just had a dodgy bottle. It was, literally, the worst thing I've ever had to drink on a plane! ;-)
Just wondering if anyone else tried it and/or if I just had a dodgy bottle. It was, literally, the worst thing I've ever had to drink on a plane! ;-)
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As for all this talk of champagne, I am gasping for some right now. Belle Epoque would do me just nicely, i have a soft spot for the perrier-jouet wines.
Also, do BA proof read their wine lists? Nothing drives me battier than menus with obvious spelling errors, food or drink. Joshep what now? Anyway, pleased to see Foppiano on there, I think I had a nice swally there a few years back, lovely wee place.
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