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Old Jul 29, 2017, 1:52 am
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Perhaps explains what the EK crew were doing pouring the Champagne back into the bottle. EK we're going to sell it to BA...
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 2:16 am
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Isn't Dom just vintage Moet? And Moët is pretty poor.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 2:17 am
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Originally Posted by orbitmic
And proved a real disappointment to me I must say. I tried it eagerly but really did not like it.
There have been a few positive comments on here about it, but I like the LPGS so will always take that over the second option - especially if the other option is DP (horrid stuff).
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 2:18 am
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Originally Posted by orbitmic
And proved a real disappointment to me I must say. I tried it eagerly but really did not like it.
I've always wanted to like Nyetimber, but it rarely lives up to its own hype I find.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 2:40 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
I've always wanted to like Nyetimber, but it rarely lives up to its own hype I find.
Indeed; it lacks depth of flavour, as if it was made from a marginal vineyard for that style of wine, on the edge of a good area - which it is, until climate change warms up the UK some more.

Meanwhile, I hope BA does not go with Dom Perignon; Dom is far too dry and sour. LPGS is good, but if they want to change they should look to something more balanced in the style of Comtes de Champagne, not the Dom.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 2:43 am
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Remember when F had Krug? I remember on my last Concorde flight I really enjoyed the Pol Roger SWC, shame that that is all gone.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 2:58 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
Remember when F had Krug? I remember on my last Concorde flight I really enjoyed the Pol Roger SWC, shame that that is all gone.
Yes, the PR SWC 1986 I had on the Rocket was quite something. Including the trolley rolling around the CCR beforehand groaning under the weight of it.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 7:55 am
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Just had a friend take off for Denver in F. He confirmed the Dom Perignon as well, so guess it is all routes?
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 10:03 am
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I would rather BA didn't spend so much money and effort in this 'exclusive' corner of their operation, and perhaps spread the love further down the food chain.

I do also wonder how the numerous oeonogists here would cope with blind tastings without being able to see the 'designer label'.

Anyway, wine is all about individual palates, scenarios and circumstances, innit?
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by T8191
Anyway, wine is all about individual palates, scenarios and circumstances, innit?
Exactly.. i've become a huge fan of Rhuinart this past while and frankly think most Dom, atleast at altitude, taste like cat piss.
My last EK First flight I went with the higher end rhum instead.
Couldn't stomach the first glass of Dom.

My GF.. loved the Dom.. Sweat vs Savoury? We all have our own preferences.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 10:48 am
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Hopefully the caviar will come back next.That might tempt PETER01 on his much needed tier point run.
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by rapidex
Hopefully the caviar will come back next.That might tempt PETER01 on his much needed tier point run.
And how much extra will that cost us to fly F instead of J, for the sake of some fish eggs?
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 10:59 am
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Originally Posted by deadinabsentia
Sweat vs Savoury? We all have our own preferences.
Riiight...I doubt most people would choose sweat!
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 11:19 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
Riiight...I doubt most people would choose sweat!
They might if the alternative is Dom Perignon!
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Old Jul 29, 2017, 12:08 pm
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Apologies for liking DP.

I also enjoy C de C, PR SWC and PJ Belle Époque.

I have a F flight next weekend so will be interested to see what is served on board.

Any changes in the CCR?
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