The 2009 BA Champagne (and Wine) Thread
Jan 16, 2009, 4:01 pm
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If it wasn't offered you could/should have definitely asked for it. AMS is a very short route and they often seem to combine the service to get it all done in time, serving you the meal and asking for your drink choice at the same time. On longer routes (search for the service standards thread for each band if you're really keen!) the drinks service (with Champagne set out on the trolley, wine choices offered by type not just 'red or white', etc.) is more leisurely and obvious. Also, at breakfast time IIRC the service standard is to serve the breakfast and 'Champagne on request'. Based on the simple truth that "it's never too early for Champagne" I nearly always ask for it with the Club Europe Lardfast unless I have a meeting to go to immediately or something awful like that 
Jan 16, 2009, 4:12 pm
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If it wasn't offered you could/should have definitely asked for it. AMS is a very short route and they often seem to combine the service to get it all done in time, serving you the meal and asking for your drink choice at the same time. On longer routes (search for the service standards thread for each band if you're really keen!) the drinks service (with Champagne set out on the trolley, wine choices offered by type not just 'red or white', etc.) is more leisurely and obvious. Also, at breakfast time IIRC the service standard is to serve the breakfast and 'Champagne on request'. Based on the simple truth that "it's never too early for Champagne" I nearly always ask for it with the Club Europe Lardfast unless I have a meeting to go to immediately or something awful like that
IME, I think that the champagne is sometimes not on display, especially on the short (AMS, CDG) flights and is within the trolley rather than on top. As a result, some will not be aware that it is available.
Jan 16, 2009, 4:16 pm
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WELL .. i did consider to ask on the first flight out of lcy to Dub
.. it was only 7am!
.. it was only 7am!
Jan 19, 2009, 4:24 am
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Chateau Langoa-Barton 1999 spotted in the Galleries Club one evening last week. Obviously, quite a few people in the lounge were impressed by its availability, as it was clearly the red wine of choice. I walked around much more of the lounge than usual when foraging for refills.
Jan 21, 2009, 4:12 pm
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Bordeaux in First
Can anyone provide the name and vintage of the St Julien served in F this month (LHR/JNB)
Jan 21, 2009, 4:18 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ne-thread.html
Would appear to be Chateau Langoa-Barton 1999, Grand Crus Classe, Saint Julien.
Would appear to be Chateau Langoa-Barton 1999, Grand Crus Classe, Saint Julien.
Last edited by G-BOAC; Jan 21, 2009 at 4:36 pm Reason: OP asked for name and vintage not just vintage!
Jan 21, 2009, 4:21 pm
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And there I was thinking it was a post about a random shorthaul upgrade to FIRST!
Jan 21, 2009, 4:35 pm
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Jan 21, 2009, 5:31 pm
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Langoa-Barton 1999 it was indeed, thanks
Jan 23, 2009, 8:17 am
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Am i right in thinking then that all traces of Bolly has now gone from the CCR? How does the Pol stack up against it?
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Jan 23, 2009, 8:19 am
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Yes to the first question and the answer to the second in not printable...only joking, the Pol is very nice, but just not as special or as nice on the palate as the Bolly.
Jan 23, 2009, 9:25 am
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For those suffering Bolly withdrawals, Costco have 99 Grande Annee in a presentation box with 2 rather nice looking Champagne flutes (similar to those used in the CCR) for £45 +VAT.
Jan 23, 2009, 9:27 am
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BA 143 LHR - DEL Jan 22nd
Pol Roger and Chateau Talbot in F. My colleague and I had the whole cabin to ourselves, and a stellar crew to boot.
Jan 24, 2009, 2:47 am
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Pol, Clos and Lanson Rose in the F Galleries today. I tried the Clos as my first drop of the day and it wasn't bad at all. It's clearly a different taste than the Pol, but I didn't find anything to object to.
Jan 24, 2009, 2:59 am
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I will be in GF next week and will do the same, but am pleased to see that the Pol is still around.