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Old Jan 17, 2024 | 3:35 am
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This is unlikely to happen for several years considering the exclusivity deal with DP.
And wouldn’t be LGPS unless EK or LVMH were to end the LVMH partnership which I think is really unlikely. I think Krug is only brand they have with the aligned positioning amongst EK’s F/J customer base, shall we say, and I wonder if LVMH has sufficient production for it that they’d release in such bulk to an airline.

My bet is DP stays for a long time…unless there are changes at Chateau Arnault…
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Old Jan 17, 2024 | 10:37 am
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They could do vintage or La Grande Dame Veuve (I don't particularly care for NV Veuve (nor DP frankly) but have enjoyed some vintages, never tried LGD).
Maybe even throw in a Ruinart BdB (do they have vintage?)
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Old Jan 17, 2024 | 11:58 am
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
They could do vintage or La Grande Dame Veuve (I don't particularly care for NV Veuve (nor DP frankly) but have enjoyed some vintages, never tried LGD).
Maybe even throw in a Ruinart BdB (do they have vintage?)
They currently have vintage Veuve in J, at least on the SFO flights....
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Old Jan 18, 2024 | 4:48 am
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Originally Posted by eternaltransit
And wouldn’t be LGPS unless EK or LVMH were to end the LVMH partnership which I think is really unlikely. I think Krug is only brand they have with the aligned positioning amongst EK’s F/J customer base, shall we say, and I wonder if LVMH has sufficient production for it that they’d release in such bulk to an airline.

My bet is DP stays for a long time…unless there are changes at Chateau Arnault…
they have discussed Krug and I was told it might be happening - gone quiet since
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Old Jan 18, 2024 | 11:26 pm
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they have discussed Krug and I was told it might be happening - gone quiet since
SQ are having problems with supplies of Krug, so doubt it will find its way onto EK F
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Old Jan 19, 2024 | 9:40 am
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
They could do vintage or La Grande Dame Veuve (I don't particularly care for NV Veuve (nor DP frankly) but have enjoyed some vintages, never tried LGD).
Maybe even throw in a Ruinart BdB (do they have vintage?)
+1 on Veuve. Ruinart would be a great alternative. Ruinart BdB in J and Dom Ruinart vintage in F.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 4:57 am
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Originally Posted by chris63
SQ are having problems with supplies of Krug, so doubt it will find its way onto EK F
It is off topic a bit but do you know what they are replacing with in lieu of supply?

Also the Ruinart BdB would be an exceptional J Champagne. Most understated luxury NV imo.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 11:00 am
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Originally Posted by sydtogla
Also the Ruinart BdB would be an exceptional J Champagne. Most understated luxury NV imo.
That is definitely not the EK vibe…
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 1:41 pm
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Understated luxury products are for other airlines, hence why it’s only Krug or Dom Perignon, at least until Ruinart and Veuve are next up for the bling influencer marketing makeover!
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 10:51 pm
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Well then Ace of Spades it must be! (Turns out it's 50% owned by LVMH).
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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 4:57 pm
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
Well then Ace of Spades it must be! (Turns out it's 50% owned by LVMH).
I had Jay-Z's swill in QR F recently... I went to J cabin and got a glass of LP instead.
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Old Jan 22, 2024 | 5:58 am
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
Well then Ace of Spades it must be! (Turns out it's 50% owned by LVMH).
No chance it’s bad champagne- they can’t shift it here either
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Old Jan 23, 2024 | 12:22 pm
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Oh interesting, I had no idea it was that bad.
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Old Jan 23, 2024 | 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
Oh interesting, I had no idea it was that bad.
It's not, it's actually pretty good champagne in my opinion and some bizarre exaggeration going on above, it's just somewhat overpriced is all.
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Old Jan 23, 2024 | 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by lost_in_translation
It's not, it's actually pretty good champagne in my opinion and some bizarre exaggeration going on above, it's just somewhat overpriced is all.
QR was putting this in the same cabin as they usually serve Krug, let's just say expectations were high. I don't think it came to even the standard of most big houses' vintage champagnes.
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