Emirates has revealed that the carrier is offering a new selection of fine wines on board its flights. The airline has invested more than USD 1bn into its wine programme since 2006 and offers 36 different varieties of French wines and Champagnes at the moment.
Emirates says it will be introducing a selection of the finest white Burgundy wines in the coming months, including prestigious Premier and Grand Crus wines such as Montrachet 2011, Chevalier-Montrachet 2013 and Corton-Charlemagne 2014, as well as some exceptional red Burgundy wines, including Grand Crus like Échezeaux, Clos Vougeot and Chambertin.
Emirates features distinct wines in all of its four cabins and the selections are updated every two weeks to ensure frequent flyers are always enjoying variety. The airline offers one high-quality red and white wine in Economy Class, with recent additions including ‘AOP’ and ‘Biodynamic’ wines from M. Chapoutier, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, a South African Sauvignon Blanc from sustainability champion, Gabb family and Antinori Santa Cristina red wine.
The airline offers sparkling vintage wine, premium red and premium white wine in Premium Economy. Just some of these are Château La Garde 2011, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and exclusive Domaine Chandon 2016 sparkling wine.
In Business and First Class, wines from six regions are offered. These regions include UK and USA, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australasia and Asia. Emirates aligns the wines with the taste preferences of passengers from these regions and says this allows passengers sample outstanding wines from the regions they will be visiting.
