Singapore Airlines has formed an agreement with French champagne house, Louis Roederer, to become the only airline to serve Cristal 2015 champagne.
From 1 December 2024, the champagne will be served on the in the airline’s A380 Suites and Boeing 777-300ER First Class cabins on flights between Singapore and Delhi, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo.
“Cristal 2015 delivers intense and delicious aromas with superb energy and an ethereal vibration,” said Frédéric Rouzaud, Chief Executive Officer, Champagne Louis Roederer. “This is a timeless champagne of supreme balance and measure, resonating with the chalkiness of its soils, bursting forth in a bracing, vertical effervescence, with an insistent, precise, and finely honed freshness. We are really delighted that our iconic Cristal champagne has been chosen to be served on board Singapore Airlines”.
Cristal 2015 is made from a blend of 40 per cent Chardonnay and 60 per cent Pinot Noir, and was selected by Singapore Airlines’ panel of wine consultants, including Jeannie Cho Lee, winner of the Master of Wine award.
Cho said: “Our goal is to ensure that the finest wines from the best vintages enhance the travel experience and complement the in-flight cuisine on board Singapore Airlines flights. Cristal 2015 is an exceptional experience, which is highly sought-after by the most demanding wine connoisseurs worldwide.”
“This partnership between two world-class brands demonstrates Singapore Airlines’ commitment to elevating the travel experience for our discerning customers,” commented Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience, Singapore Airlines. “Exclusively offering a premium champagne like Cristal 2015 will delight our Suites and First Class customers, and ensures that they continue to enjoy an unparalleled, luxurious journey with us.”
Photos: Singapore Airlines/Louis Roederer
