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Originally Posted by flying_pig
(Post 35587991)
Some stunning wines appeared recently:
- 2010 Imeneus, Fattorie Dei Dolfi on the MXP route. Extremely hard to find and a real treat (Le Clos have limited stock). I’d argue that it seems to be at its peak. What a wine. Definitely more than one bottle onboard (…don’t ask how I know). - 2013 Hommage a Jacques Perrin, Chateau de Beaucastel on the London routes. Luscious, really outstanding. |
SFO to DBX
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Hello EK wine experts. I've enjoyed perusing this thread ahead of a couple of Emirates flights I have coming up, one in business class, the other in first. If possible it'd be good to get some recommendations on what I should try. I enjoy wine but don't really have the capacity to drink my way through the menu, so I'm looking to make the most of the experience of each flight and focus on what's particularly special (particularly if there are any real stand-outs) and what I should avoid (though I'm sure none of them are bad). For reference I'm not a big fan of Chardonnay (particularly the big and buttery or heavily oaked), so I'll likely avoid the Aussie Chardonnay. Like most Kiwis I'm partial to a good Sauv Blanc, but I grew up on Craggy Range so I'm likely to avoid that too. Reds I'm happy drinking anything, from a soft and delicate Pinot Noir through to a bold Shiraz/Syrah or Cab Sauv. Not a fan of overly sweet or fortified etc so I've left off the dessert wines and port. I'll have maybe one glass of Dom on the first class flight but don't like drinking too much fizz on flights.
These are the respective menus, thanks in advance! Business class: Moët & Chandon Impérial BrutCraggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road 2022Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021Château Prieure Lichine 2011Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2020First class: Dom Pérignon 2013Château de Fieuzal blanc 2014Domaine Gagey Le Clos Blanc Beaune Grèves 1er Cru Louis Jadot 2015Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road 2022Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2006Château Prieure Lichine 2011Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2016Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2011Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2020 |
In F, they should be happy to set up a wine flight for you!
But as you see some of the F wines are actually just the J wines as well. |
Originally Posted by r_tsunami
(Post 35573122)
LAX to DXB yesterday was stocked with Opus 2011 which was a treat.
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Originally Posted by Metanoia
(Post 35633382)
How was 2011? It was a tough (cold) year for Napa.
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Originally Posted by Metanoia
(Post 35633382)
How was 2011? It was a tough (cold) year for Napa.
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Originally Posted by DomesticGoddess
(Post 35631850)
Hello EK wine experts. I've enjoyed perusing this thread ahead of a couple of Emirates flights I have coming up, one in business class, the other in first. If possible it'd be good to get some recommendations on what I should try. I enjoy wine but don't really have the capacity to drink my way through the menu, so I'm looking to make the most of the experience of each flight and focus on what's particularly special (particularly if there are any real stand-outs) and what I should avoid (though I'm sure none of them are bad). For reference I'm not a big fan of Chardonnay (particularly the big and buttery or heavily oaked), so I'll likely avoid the Aussie Chardonnay. Like most Kiwis I'm partial to a good Sauv Blanc, but I grew up on Craggy Range so I'm likely to avoid that too. Reds I'm happy drinking anything, from a soft and delicate Pinot Noir through to a bold Shiraz/Syrah or Cab Sauv. Not a fan of overly sweet or fortified etc so I've left off the dessert wines and port. I'll have maybe one glass of Dom on the first class flight but don't like drinking too much fizz on flights.
These are the respective menus, thanks in advance! Business class: Moët & Chandon Impérial BrutCraggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road 2022Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021Château Prieure Lichine 2011Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2020First class: Dom Pérignon 2013Château de Fieuzal blanc 2014Domaine Gagey Le Clos Blanc Beaune Grèves 1er Cru Louis Jadot 2015Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road 2022Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2006Château Prieure Lichine 2011Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2016Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2011Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2020 |
Originally Posted by pjm1300
(Post 35557472)
Ok, we are dealing with an absolute disaster in the wine department...
From what I can see and based on my recent flights in F... EK have officially ditched Chateau d'Yquem and replaced it with Château Suduiraut. However I have seen one thing that I am very excited about and that is the addition of Château Smith Haut Lafitte blanc 2013 to the wine lists to Europe and America's routes which is amazing! What is this about? anyone have any knowledge why they changed? i was so looking forward to having a bottle of it in feb :( |
Originally Posted by Chief Champagne Officer
(Post 35654030)
What is this about? anyone have any knowledge why they changed? i was so looking forward to having a bottle of it in feb :(
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Oxidized Undrinkble Wines
17 th October CDG-BKK
Emirates has a major problem with their white wines. 2 superb wines Boillot 2014 ( great vintage wines still vibrant) Meursault and 2012 Batard Montrachet Louis Latour ( easy 500$ bottle) were both dark brown and totally oxidized. This is not the first time I have had this issue but this is the worst I have seen. Staff puzzled and apologetic of course. A similar bottle of Meursault in the FC lounge was barely drinkable but a vast improvement on the wine served on board.. Emirates are aging their whites too long for the trauma they must go through in the supply chain. Only drinkable white was a Greuner also served in J Class. What a waste of money for everyone. |
Originally Posted by Oinos
(Post 35678996)
Emirates are aging their whites too long for the trauma they must go through in the supply chain.
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Originally Posted by Oinos
(Post 35678996)
Emirates has a major problem with their white wines. 2 superb wines Boillot 2014 ( great vintage wines still vibrant) Meursault and 2012 Batard Montrachet Louis Latour ( easy 500$ bottle) were both dark brown and totally oxidized. This is not the first time I have had this issue but this is the worst I have seen. Staff puzzled and apologetic of course.
A similar bottle of Meursault in the FC lounge was barely drinkable but a vast improvement on the wine served on board.. Emirates are aging their whites too long for the trauma they must go through in the supply chain. Only drinkable white was a Greuner also served in J Class. What a waste of money for everyone. |
Quality was good on my two recent F flights - YYZ-DXB had a nice Chevalier-Montrachet that I was drinking and then a Meursault 1er Cru from DXB-JNB.
Nothing exciting in the A Flounge EDIT: I’m actually posting from the JNB flight and I did find an off bottle - Bichot Gevry-Chambertin at the bar was not right |
Originally Posted by United747
(Post 35735977)
Quality was good on my two recent F flights - YYZ-DXB had a nice Chevalier-Montrachet that I was drinking and then a Meursault 1er Cru from DXB-JNB.
Nothing exciting in the A Flounge EDIT: I’m actually posting from the JNB flight and I did find an off bottle - Bichot Gevry-Chambertin at the bar was not right Real pros check out the wine at the A, B and C lounge. ;) |
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