Mouton at FCL B at 8am this morning. There even was a second bottle on reserve, still some left!

Even better on the ground. Give it a 45m decant if you can. Yum.

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You're on fire! Nicely done and kudos to EK.

Sorry to see the Opus One will no longer be on my flight in February, hope there's a bottle hanging around the lounge. However the P2 and Mouton Rothschild will still be available. Shall follow recommendations and ask for the Mouton to be decanted as early as possible.

P2 was available almost the entire flight on EK202 JFK-DXB last night with a full cabin. They only ran out about 1hr before landing.

I did a side by side taste test of the 2015 vs P2 and honestly I really don’t know what I prefer. Perhaps it was the temperature but the 2015 had more of a “kick” while the P2 was a little more subdued/maybe sweeter?
I’m no sommelier though. Krug is still my preferred champagne

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It’s a testament to EK’s commitment to first class that we can do these side-by-sides. For me, while the 2015 is very nice, the 2004 P2 is just at a different level. The smoothness and subtlety is different level. 👍🏻

Mouton 2003 at the FCL C this morning they had 2 opened bottles in the fridge. Probably will only be one left by the time I leave 😂. Quite a treck to get there but worth it, and I have been the only one in the lounge for the last 30 minutes or so!
‘nothing outstanding at the FCL B except the normal EU F routing offering and haven’t tried the FCL A yet. Will go there in about half an hour since my flight leaves from A.

According to some on the BA forum, EK only do "bling" wines in F, rather than good wines.

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They obviously prefer the Blue Nun or whatever the latest "enhanced" F wine is on BA.

I'll be searching out Le Clos tomorrow to ensure they're not stocking any of that Pharoahmoans swill.

Thanks for the report. I have a 7 hour connection in a couple of weeks on my way to CPT so I will check out all 3 FCLs and do my best to diminish the inventory. :D

EK just added the 2011 Araujo Eisele to ORD-DXB. So now I have the Mouton, Opus One and this to keep me busy. Hoping for very strong headwinds. :D

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Haha, wow! If it wasn't Flyertalk I would have thought that was some kind of ironic hipster talk (nobody drinks that, it's too well known).

Well, more for the rest of us who have to slum it drinking these average wines...

On a more serious note, and I think going through the rest of this thread from inception, there is clearly thought into the list at all levels, even Y. Sure, there is a skew towards marquee (can't be helped given LVMH airlines), but the fact there's often 6 different wines loaded including in J with some interesting (if not completely outre) picks alone shows a dedication beyond every other airline out there. That the choices are usually well made, is probably a bonus!

FCL A also had 2 bottles of Mouton, and one of Opus. 1 Mouton and the Opus were in the bar inside the smoking area, the other Mouton was by the bar at the end of the lounge. Was able to do a comparison test of the two and my personal preference goes to the bordeaux.

Early January flight, preview showed that P2 will be served but it was not available and, according to the crew, it was "out of stock". P2 was only supposed to be served during November and December so who knows. The 2003 Mouton partially made up for it...

P2 was available on EK203 DXB-JFK today
Not sure how long it lasted though as I just had one glass as a PDB

Sounds like bad luck for me then. I hope it lasts for at least another month.

EK5 today also still pouring P2 on the ground. The Mouton has sadly disappeared for the January menu but the Michel Chapoutier and Ducru-Beaucaillou will keep me going. What a wine list.

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