Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne house, Louis Roederer, to become the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne.
Cristal 2015, which is celebrated for its exceptional quality and refined taste, will be served in Singapore Airline’s Airbus A380 Suites and Boeing 777-300ER First-Class cabins from 1 December 2024. Initially available on flights between Singapore and Delhi, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo, the offering will rotate to other Suites and First-Class routes on a three-month basis.
Crafted by cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon, Cristal 2015 blends 40 per cent Chardonnay and 60 per cent Pinot Noir, sourced from 45 vineyard plots across Louis Roederer’s seven Grands Crus. It exemplifies meticulous attention to detail, from a bespoke, sustainable viticulture approach of Louis Roederer’s exceptional Grand Cru vineyards to the artful blending and extended cellar ageing that gives the wine its depth and elegance.
“This partnership between two world-class brands demonstrates Singapore Airlines’ commitment to elevating the travel experience for our discerning customers,” Singapore Airlines senior vice president, Yeoh Phee Teik, said. “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.”
“Cristal 2015 delivers intense and delicious aromas with superb energy and an ethereal vibration,” Champagne Louis Roederer chief executive officer, Frederic Rouzaud, said. “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.”
The Airline’s world-renowned panel of wine consultants, who brings a wealth of expertise and unique perspective to the in-flight wine selection process, meticulously selected Cristal 2015 for its exceptional balance and depth of flavour.
“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,” Singapore Airlines wine consultant, Jeannie Cho, said. “Cristal 2015 is an exceptional experience, which is highly sought-after by the most demanding wine connoisseurs worldwide.
“Its depth and impressive quality from the meticulous ageing process results in a champagne with intricate and intense flavours of toasted pinenuts, crushed stones, and white flowers, coupled with a crescendo of refined flavours and a lingering, persistent finish. The quality of this wine remains prominent even at 36,000 feet, making it the perfect addition for SIA’s Suites and First-Class customers.”
