- Billion-Dollar Cellar Investment: Emirates holds roughly five million bottles in specialized French aging facilities, maturing fine wines for years until reaching optimal drinking windows.
- First Class Wine Icons: The ultra-premium lineup includes Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, Seña 2016, and the 20-year-aged Château Mouton Rothschild 2003.
- British Sparkling Wine Debut: Premium Economy introduces Wiston Estate Brut NV as the carrier’s first English sparkling wine, served exclusively on flights to the United Kingdom.
- High-Altitude Tasting Science: Selections across all cabins are evaluated specifically for how tannins, fruit density, and acidity perform within pressurized aircraft environments
Emirates is elevating in-flight luxury to extraordinary new heights by introducing an exceptional collection of prestigious Champagnes and fine wines across its global network. Anchored by a long-term investment exceeding one billion dollars since 2006, the airline curates an impressive cellar holding approximately five million bottles in dedicated aging facilities in France. This long-standing strategy allows rare vintages from France, Australia, Chile, South Africa, and the United Kingdom to mature gracefully until reaching their absolute drinking peak before being presented to guests in the sky.
First Class passengers are treated to iconic legends of the wine world, including Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017 arriving across the global network to close out the year. Regional routes showcase highly limited allocations, from Burgundy’s Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 on African routes to Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 on flights to the United Kingdom, delivering two decades of refined Bordeaux character. Travelers heading to East Asia can savor Chile’s benchmark Seña 2016, while Australian routes introduce Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2015.
Business Class travelers enjoy esteemed selections like La Dame de Montrose 2014 on United States itineraries and an uncommon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024 on East Asia flights. Premium Economy introduces an airline milestone with its first English sparkling wine, the acclaimed Wiston Estate Brut NV, alongside a global exclusive Chandon 2021 from Australia’s Yarra Valley, Chablis Premier Cru, and aged Bordeaux.
Meanwhile, Economy Class features vibrant, approachable regional profiles, including fresh French whites and characterful reds from South Africa and the Roussillon. By applying rigorous tasting criteria tailored to high-altitude enjoyment, Emirates ensures every cabin experiences world-class wine excellence.