“Cristal 2015 delivers intense and delicious aromas with superb energy and an ethereal vibration. 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.”
Mr Frédéric Rouzaud, Chief Executive Officer, Champagne Louis Roederer
Singapore Airlines will be the only airline to serve Cristal 2015 champagne from the house of Louis Roederer from 1 December 2024 in Airbus A380 Suites and Boeing 777-300ER First Class Cabins. The blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir will be served initially on flights between Singapore and Delhi, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo. It will rotate to other Suites and First Class routes on a three-month rotational basis.
Cristal 2015 joins SIA’s curated list of exquisite champagnes, offering Suites and First Class customers up to three premium labels to choose from, including Krug Grande Cuvee and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne.
Cristal 2015 represents a remarkable vintage and, for the first time since 2002, includes all 45 vineyard plots over 20 years old that qualify for Louis Roederer’s legendary cuvée. Typically, only the finest plots from vineyards dedicated to Cristal are chosen, making it rare for the entire estate to contribute to this wine’s distinct character. The result is the elegant and intensely refined Cristal 2015, a truly extraordinary expression of its heritage.
The 2015 harvest was exceptional. Following a mild, wet winter and a summer marked by intense heat and drought, timely rainfall at the end of August provided much-needed relief to the vines, allowing the growing season to conclude with a refreshingly unexpected flourish.
“This partnership between two world-class brands demonstrates Singapore Airlines’ commitment to elevating the travel experience for our discerning customers. 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.”
Mr Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience, Singapore Airlines
The airline’s panel of wine consultants meticulously selected Cristal 2015 for its exceptional balnace 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. Cristal 2015 is an exceptional experience, which is highly sought-after by the most demanding wine connoisseurs worldwide,” SIA wine consultant Ms Jeannie Cho Lee shares. “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.”
You can also purchase the Cristal 2015 at S$400 from Grand Vin, the appointed distributor in Singapore. There is also a selection of other vinatges fo Cristal as well as other champagnes from the house of Louis Roederer available.
