Four champagnes on offer now in the SYD F lounge

[simongr]

Slight surprise this morning. They are now offering Bollinger Special Cuvee in the SYD F lounge as well the lovely Veuve Deveaux, acceptable Veuve Cliquot and vomit inducing Tattinger.

Sadly i missed out as i had ordered my Deveaux and only overhead that they had bolly...

 

[anat0l]

Slight surprise this morning.

A surprise for only those who haven't flown for a bit!

In April they still had only three varieties; not sure when the Bollinger was added to the list. I had the pleasure of imbibing it not too long ago.

vomit inducing Tattinger

Oh you are so cruel. Our tastes are very different then...

 

[Keith009]

Still not the Bollinger 95 in the BA Galleries F, but a small step in the right direction...

PS - I did mention on FB the new Bolly option a month or so ago, and as I recall you commented on it....

 

[simongr]

Oops i missed that one...

Not sure how i missed it in my visit here three weeks ago...

 

[serfty]

It's been there since at least July:

Four options in MEL 10 days ago ...

 

[samh004]

I’ll pass the list on to my dad when he arrives later today, I’m sure he’ll be very happy when he heads to the states next week.

 

[taswegian77]

I am sorry but went through SYD F on Wed and tried the Bollinger and was not that impressed, maybe after having the Veuve first it might have left a different taste.

 

[samh004]

I am sorry but went through SYD F on Wed and tried the Bollinger and was not that impressed, maybe after having the Veuve first it might have left a different taste.

Surely you cleaned your palette between glasses?!

 

[anat0l]

I am sorry but went through SYD F on Wed and tried the Bollinger and was not that impressed, maybe after having the Veuve first it might have left a different taste.

Depends on your taste and, as samh004 alluded to, does depend also on how it was tasted.

You may not like Bollinger, period. So be it.

I personally find the Veuve a bit sweet, perhaps to me it feels a bit artificially sweet. That's my opinion. I used to enjoy Deveaux a lot but after giving Taittinger another go I was hooked.

Admittedly my first foray into Bollinger was BA F Bollinger Annee 1999. A wonderfully honeyed number but subdued enough not to leave a sweet aftertaste. The non-vintage Bollinger in the F Lounge doesn't come as good, but I still hold it as a steadfast choice.

 

[JohnK]

I have not been to SYD F Lounge in ages but may try all 4 champagnes on my next visit beginning of October.

Surely you cleaned your palette between glasses?!

Clean palette or not I can almost guarantee that I will not be able to tell the difference between the 4 champagnes.

 

[jakob]

I think the selection sounds quite good.

As this thread demonstrates everyone has quite different tastes but those 4 cover them quite well.

I'm a big fan of the taittinger (as far as NV's go) but obviously some aren't...

Also I think that comparisons to Galleries may not be quite equal because those excellent selections were just available due to Concorde room (well above a first lounge) spill over and also (correct me if i'm wrong) but i think the recent selection is significantly reduced from the likes of grand annee......

jakob.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Does the same apply for the Mel Flounge ?

 

[QF WP]

JohnK, I'm with you there. I have never really drunk much Champagne and think my next chance to sample won't be condusive to my ability to look after my kids


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[Flashback]

JohnK, I'm with you there. I have never really drunk much Champagne and think my next chance to sample won't be condusive to my ability to look after my kids


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I shall sample both the Krug and Dom Perignon on SQ this week and report back to let you know how they both are! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

 

[serfty]

Does the same apply for the Mel Flounge ?

Yes! (He happily states )

 

[Brisbane Flyer]

JohnK, I'm with you there. I have never really drunk much Champagne and think my next chance to sample won't be condusive to my ability to look after my kids


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Looks like the Brisbane crowd drink alike, well, count me in. I'm in Melb Flounge wk after next, will give them all a go. Not a big fan of Champagne, but when in Rome do as the Romans...

BTW, what is on offer in AKL F Lounge?

 

[nlagalle]

Clean palette or not I can almost guarantee that I will not be able to tell the difference between the 4 champagnes.

I'm with you on this one John.. Bubbles are not my thing!

 

[anat0l]

BTW, what is on offer in AKL F Lounge?

If you're lucky, it's probably Moet & Chandon NV, i.e. bubbles for bubbles sake. Only partially better than the fake Chandon NV in the domestic lounges in Australia.

I shall sample both the Krug and Dom Perignon on SQ this week and report back to let you know how they both are! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

Not exactly fair - these will be (best) vintage champagnes cf. non-vintage which is served in the lounges.

As always, one could say, "Well I couldn't split the difference. Looks like we need another attempt. More champagne, please!" :mrgreen:

Having had Dom Perignon before... not to my liking but understandably for some people it is the pinnacle of champagnes. I think the F Lounges had DP served at one time, although not any more. Krug is served on some QF F sectors (ex-LHR I think?), although that also may not be the case any more.

 

[straitman]

I have not been to SYD F Lounge in ages but may try all 4 champagnes on my next visit beginning of October.


Clean palette or not I can almost guarantee that I will not be able to tell the difference between the 4 champagnes.

Another in almost agreement. I'll taste the difference and will like one more than another but it really is not that significant to me :!:

I only categorise them as drinkable and undrinkable.

 

[NYCguy]

Having had Dom Perignon before... not to my liking but understandably for some people it is the pinnacle of champagnes. I think the F Lounges had DP served at one time, although not any more. Krug is served on some QF F sectors (ex-LHR I think?), although that also may not be the case any more.

The pinnacle of Champagne is Krug Clos D'Ambonnay, a 100% Pinot Noir that eclipses even the 100% Chardonnay Clos du Mesnil. Dom Perignon do a decent rosé; as do Champagne Devaux with a 100% Pinot Noir they call Rosé Intense; and if you come a across bottles of the 1995 Dom Oenotheque, I suggest you grab them as they are becoming scarce.

Taittinger (at least the NV blend) is suitable for making Champagne coughtails. NV Moet is suitable for using as a base for summer punch. Chandon NV is suitable for getting rid of unwanted guests, or unblocking drains.