Air France elevates the inflight experience with the Air France Wine Cellar, allowing travelers and wine enthusiasts alike to indulge in the celebrated collection of wines, Champagnes, and premium spirits featured on board and in its exclusive Paris lounges.
Through a curated collaboration with renowned French wine and spirits retailer VentealaPropriete.com, guests can now easily purchase the same labels enjoyed at 30,000 feet. To browse the expertly curated selection, visit
and discover a portfolio handpicked by Paolo Basso, named World’s Best Sommelier in 2013. Members also enjoy privileged access to special offers and invitations to private tasting events, reserved exclusively for Air France clientele.
Whether you wish to order your favorite vintage while relaxing in the lounge or directly from your seat via Air France Connect, the digital platform ensures you can relive the airline’s refined wine experience at home. This seamless service extends the luxury of your journey well after landing.
Explore a Curated Selection of French Wines and Regional Varietals
Air France refreshes its inflight wine and Champagne collection every two months, offering passengers a rotating showcase of France's most esteemed terroirs. Across every cabin, the wine program is expertly overseen by Paolo Basso—World’s Best Sommelier 2013—alongside acclaimed critics Thierry Desseauve and Michel Bettane, authors of the influential bettane&desseauve French wine guide.
Recent highlights from Air France’s cellar include:
- Champagne Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2013
- Bordeaux Saint-Julien Château Léoville Poyferré 2017
- Bordeaux Sauternes Château Suduiraut 2016 1er Cru Classé
- Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes 2018 Louis Jadot
- Bellevoye French Whisky
A Refined Inflight Wine Experience at Altitude
Each year, Air France serves approximately 800,000 bottles of wine and nearly 800,000 bottles of Champagne across its La Première, Business, and Economy cabins. Every selection is meticulously chosen for its ability to shine despite the unique challenges of inflight service—such as reduced humidity and cabin pressurization, which subtly alter the perception of aroma and taste.
International Recognition for Air France’s Award-Winning Wine Program
Air France’s dedication to excellence in wine service has been recognized with numerous international accolades. At the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards—a benchmark for airline wine programs—the carrier continues to earn top honors. Most notably, Air France’s La Première cabin was awarded Best First Class Champagne for its prestigious Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, reaffirming the airline’s position among the world’s elite for onboard wine and Champagne offerings.