The EK Wine Thread
Mar 17, 2022 | 3:05 am
#601
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
The current FCL B menu. Should be same in A. C gates usually have more restricted menu.
https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents...e-menu-dxb.pdf
For those who care about such things, the chefs know how to do a rare (as opposed to medium-rare) tenderloin.
Mar 17, 2022 | 4:45 am
#602
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Some wines in FCL B:
A few more hiding in the fridge behind the main bar at FCL B but Opus One has run out.
- Grosset Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2017
- William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2011
- Louis Jadot Meursault 2015
- Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2020
- Clos du Marquis 2008
- Chateau Pedesclaux 2010
- Chateau Lagrange 2006
- Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico DOCG 2011
- Casanova di Neri Brunello 2013
- Howard Park Leston Margaret River Shiraz 2016
A few more hiding in the fridge behind the main bar at FCL B but Opus One has run out.
Mar 17, 2022 | 9:18 am
#603
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: Free agent
Posts: 1,389
Some wines in FCL B:
A few more hiding in the fridge behind the main bar at FCL B but Opus One has run out.
- Grosset Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2017
- William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2011
- Louis Jadot Meursault 2015
- Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2020
- Clos du Marquis 2008
- Chateau Pedesclaux 2010
- Chateau Lagrange 2006
- Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico DOCG 2011
- Casanova di Neri Brunello 2013
- Howard Park Leston Margaret River Shiraz 2016
A few more hiding in the fridge behind the main bar at FCL B but Opus One has run out.
Mar 24, 2022 | 12:55 pm
#604
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 502
Found this gem hiding near the small bar area at the end of the A first class lounge near one of the gates. 2nd growth and one of the better of I may say so. Enjoyed the rest of the bottle, about three glasses.
Retailing around $300. Drinking just about perfect and is probably the best Bordeaux I've ever had. Although it's a tough call with the 2008 Chateau d'yquem their serving now, that stuff is truly nectar of the gods.
Retailing around $300. Drinking just about perfect and is probably the best Bordeaux I've ever had. Although it's a tough call with the 2008 Chateau d'yquem their serving now, that stuff is truly nectar of the gods.
Apr 15, 2022 | 12:18 pm
#606
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 301
I believe it is farewell to the 2008 Dom Perignon in F. It looks like it has been replaced with 2012 Dom.
Here is a quote from TheBuyer in an article entitled: Why the new Dom Prignon 2012 is a classic vintage in every sense
"“On the palate it is quite clear there is one word – energy. The attack is rounder, welcoming but very quickly it is starting to vibrate and then explodes in your mouth with a surge of effervescence and tonicity. Focused by acidic and bitter notes, the finish brings a penetrating tautness marked by ginger, tobacco and toasted accents.”
Technical details: Pinot Noir 51 % / Chardonnay 49%
The article link is:
Dom Prignon 2012: is this new vintage worth buying?
I will be happy to taste on my flight from IAD to DXB in F in May!
Here is a quote from TheBuyer in an article entitled: Why the new Dom Prignon 2012 is a classic vintage in every sense
"“On the palate it is quite clear there is one word – energy. The attack is rounder, welcoming but very quickly it is starting to vibrate and then explodes in your mouth with a surge of effervescence and tonicity. Focused by acidic and bitter notes, the finish brings a penetrating tautness marked by ginger, tobacco and toasted accents.”
Technical details: Pinot Noir 51 % / Chardonnay 49%
The article link is:
Dom Prignon 2012: is this new vintage worth buying?
I will be happy to taste on my flight from IAD to DXB in F in May!
Apr 15, 2022 | 12:33 pm
#607
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
Programs: EK Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 2,581
Yes it seems all my upcoming flights in F over next 2-3 weeks list Dom 2012. Interested to try it out.
On another note, the reds listed for next few weeks are uninspiring. Nothing quite as fantastic as the Opus One i had on DXB-DUB back in Feb.
On another note, the reds listed for next few weeks are uninspiring. Nothing quite as fantastic as the Opus One i had on DXB-DUB back in Feb.
Apr 15, 2022 | 2:51 pm
#608
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 301
I agree that the wines have been uninspiring at present and certainly not Emirates Vintage Collection comparable
May 1, 2022 | 4:08 pm
#609
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 301
Here are the wines served in first on my flight from IAD to DXB later on in March:
Yawn...
Dom Prignon 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Roux 2017
Chteau Chantegrive Cuve Caroline 2017
Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or 2016
Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Henri Boillot 2013
Chteau Pdesclaux 2010
Clos du Marquis 2005
Domaine Terlato and Chapoutier L-Block Shiraz 2012
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2014
Muffato della Sala Antinori 2015
Yawn...
Dom Prignon 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Roux 2017
Chteau Chantegrive Cuve Caroline 2017
Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or 2016
Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Henri Boillot 2013
Chteau Pdesclaux 2010
Clos du Marquis 2005
Domaine Terlato and Chapoutier L-Block Shiraz 2012
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2014
Muffato della Sala Antinori 2015
May 1, 2022 | 6:52 pm
#610
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 6,692
Here are the wines served in first on my flight from IAD to DXB later on in March:
Yawn...
Dom Prignon 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Roux 2017
Chteau Chantegrive Cuve Caroline 2017
Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or 2016
Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Henri Boillot 2013
Chteau Pdesclaux 2010
Clos du Marquis 2005
Domaine Terlato and Chapoutier L-Block Shiraz 2012
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2014
Muffato della Sala Antinori 2015
Yawn...
Dom Prignon 2012
Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Roux 2017
Chteau Chantegrive Cuve Caroline 2017
Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or 2016
Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Henri Boillot 2013
Chteau Pdesclaux 2010
Clos du Marquis 2005
Domaine Terlato and Chapoutier L-Block Shiraz 2012
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2014
Muffato della Sala Antinori 2015
May 5, 2022 | 1:36 am
#612
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 588
Just looked at the F wine list for my flight EK762 today. Looks pretty good - including a red from the Vintage Collection!
Due to the technical stop in Durban, itll be an 11:00hrs flight - so 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 the online wine list isnt just a fake
Due to the technical stop in Durban, itll be an 11:00hrs flight - so 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 the online wine list isnt just a fake
May 5, 2022 | 7:50 am
#613
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 588
Not too bad. Just one white Gran Cru missing that was on the online list.
May 5, 2022 | 9:00 am
#614
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 301
May 5, 2022 | 9:45 am
#615
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 588