The EK Wine Thread
Oct 24, 2024 | 12:16 pm
#811
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,931
I would tend to disagree with the first part... To me it seems that vintages on EK are very diverse: some "not very best" are equally balanced by some that are truly amongst the best in class (see the 2015 De L'Oree Ermitage blanc from Chapoutier, or even the 2013 Le Pavillon from the same producer, or the aforementioned 2008 Dom Rose). If I had to take a guess, they might buy when they still don't know the quality of the vintage. My only issue is with some of the whites that are just gone: oxidised likely because not stored properly, either by EK or by whoever sold to them. And then there is the omnipresent 2012 Latour Corton Charlemagne, which was horrible to begin with... but hopefully will run out... 
All in all, still the very best cellar in the sky. No contest.
All in all, still the very best cellar in the sky. No contest.
Oct 29, 2024 | 12:51 am
#815
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
Oct 30, 2024 | 5:49 am
#816
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, VS G, LH S, AF P, SAS G, Amex Cent
Posts: 1,891
Reasonable hunting to be had in FCL A towards A5. Lynch Bages 2008, Opus 2011, Close Eglise 2008 I think and Leoville Barton 2008. Decent tipple before a flight.
Oct 31, 2024 | 3:54 am
#817
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold Royal Air Maroc OW Emerald Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 22,532
I thought Emirates has exclusive rights to inflight Dom. Mrs. SFO777 and I flew Lufthansa First from DEN-FRA this past Sunday evening and the Lufthansa First Wine List proudly proclaimed Dom. Unfortunately true to LH form, it was a total bait and switch as catering supposed failed to load any bottles, and the backup champagne was dreadful. But EK may want to let LH know that even listing it on the wine list should be verboten. 
Oct 31, 2024 | 4:19 pm
#819
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
Posts: 3,251
I thought Emirates has exclusive rights to inflight Dom. Mrs. SFO777 and I flew Lufthansa First from DEN-FRA this past Sunday evening and the Lufthansa First Wine List proudly proclaimed Dom. Unfortunately true to LH form, it was a total bait and switch as catering supposed failed to load any bottles, and the backup champagne was dreadful. But EK may want to let LH know that even listing it on the wine list should be verboten.
Regarding EK's exclusive rights, the terms were not fully disclosed plus LH could buy it through other channels.
Oct 31, 2024 | 4:30 pm
#820
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: London
Posts: 858
Nov 2, 2024 | 8:29 am
#822
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, DL DM, AA EXP, UA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,563
Curious if this extends to all countries. Last month out of JFK, pre departure champagne was the cheap stuff as usual. Will report back again next month, but Dom would be a welcome change.
If anyone flies out of the US in F soon please report what the pre departure champagne is!
If anyone flies out of the US in F soon please report what the pre departure champagne is!
Nov 2, 2024 | 8:32 am
#823
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Curious if this extends to all countries. Last month out of JFK, pre departure champagne was the cheap stuff as usual. Will report back again next month, but Dom would be a welcome change.
If anyone flies out of the US in F soon please report what the pre departure champagne is!
If anyone flies out of the US in F soon please report what the pre departure champagne is!
