Emirates has added another quality aspect to its award-winning First-Class experience, now serving the rare Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 across all routes departing Dubai. The airline is the only one in the world with access to this celebrated vintage, through its longstanding partnership with Moët Hennessy.
While Dom Pérignon Vintage is a hallmark of Emirates’ First Class service, the addition of the Rosé 2009 allows travellers to experience a bolder, more sensual interpretation of the Champagne house’s famed terroir. Where the classic Dom Pérignon Vintage is mineral-driven and precise, the Rosé Vintage is distinguished by its higher proportion of Pinot Noir, lending structure, intensity and a delicate hue.
The 2009 release reflects a generous growing season, its character shaped by fruit from Grand Cru vineyards such as Aÿ and Bouzy. After 12 years of cellar ageing, the Rosé reveals aromas of rose petals, orange oil and saffron, with vivid flavours of raspberry, cherry and cassis, deepening toward fig, liquorice and gingerbread. On the palate, it is rich and textural, with a supple structure and lingering finish.
For those flying First Class, the Champagne list is one of the world’s most impressive. Emirates has invested over $1 billion in its wine programme during the past 16 years, curating rare vintages and cellaring bottles until peak maturity. Its cellar in France holds 6.5 million bottles, with some wines not scheduled for service until 2035. Alongside Dom Pérignon, passengers can discover vintages from Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, and even exclusive Australian sparkling, Chandon Vintage Brut 2019, poured in Premium Economy.
