Delta Airlines teams up with Taittinger
Delta Airlines has added Taittinger Brut La Française to its in-flight drinks menu for Delta One passengers on international flights. The post Delta Airlines teams up with Taittinger appeared first on The Drinks Business.
Delta Airlines has added Taittinger Brut La Française to its in-flight drinks menu for Delta One passengers on international flights.
Brut La Française is a non-vintage Champagne consisting of a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Meunier, which spends almost four years on the lees. Taittinger describes it as having aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod and brioche. Suggested food pairings include seafood and white meat.
Delta Airlines will be serving the fine French fizz to its Delta One passengers on long-haul flights this spring.
Champagne Taittinger president Vitalie Taittinger commented: "At Taittinger, we take great pride in sharing our Champagne with those who appreciate craftsmanship and elegance. This partnership with Delta – especially in such a milestone year – is a beautiful opportunity to bring our heritage to travellers around the world. Together, we are elevating the art of hospitality, one glass at a time."
The "milestone year" in question is the centenary of the foundation of Delta Airlines, initially as crop dusting company Huff Daland Dusters in 1925. It was only in 1929 that it took off as an airline.
“A family-owned Champagne house, Taittinger’s reputation for excellence mirrors our own, and we’re thrilled to partner with them as we elevate your travel experience,” said Delta's senior vice president of inflight service Kristen Manion Taylor.
Late last year, Singapore Airlines became the only air carrier to offer Cristal 2015 to its passengers. Indeed, the race for airlines to improve the wine offerings for their passengers resulted in Qatar Airlines recently hiring a Master of Wine to curate its in-flight list.
Brut La Française is a non-vintage Champagne consisting of a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Meunier, which spends almost four years on the lees. Taittinger describes it as having aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod and brioche. Suggested food pairings include seafood and white meat.
Delta Airlines will be serving the fine French fizz to its Delta One passengers on long-haul flights this spring.
Champagne Taittinger president Vitalie Taittinger commented: "At Taittinger, we take great pride in sharing our Champagne with those who appreciate craftsmanship and elegance. This partnership with Delta – especially in such a milestone year – is a beautiful opportunity to bring our heritage to travellers around the world. Together, we are elevating the art of hospitality, one glass at a time."
The "milestone year" in question is the centenary of the foundation of Delta Airlines, initially as crop dusting company Huff Daland Dusters in 1925. It was only in 1929 that it took off as an airline.
“A family-owned Champagne house, Taittinger’s reputation for excellence mirrors our own, and we’re thrilled to partner with them as we elevate your travel experience,” said Delta's senior vice president of inflight service Kristen Manion Taylor.
Late last year, Singapore Airlines became the only air carrier to offer Cristal 2015 to its passengers. Indeed, the race for airlines to improve the wine offerings for their passengers resulted in Qatar Airlines recently hiring a Master of Wine to curate its in-flight list. 
