Japan Airlines has elevated its inflight experience by curating a sophisticated selection of Champagne, fine wines, and premium Japanese sake for travelers in First and Business Class on international journeys.
Among the highlights for First Class, JAL presents the exclusive Salon 2007 Champagne, a highly coveted vintage, as well as the esteemed Chateau Lagrange Bordeaux from France. The airline also features an extensive rotation of distinguished Japanese sake, including both emerging labels and rare artisanal producers. This carefully crafted beverage program is designed to complement JAL’s renowned inflight dining, promising a truly memorable culinary journey at 35,000 feet.
Salon 2007 Champagne: The Pinnacle of First Class Indulgence
Japan Airlines remains the only global carrier to consistently offer Salon Champagne on its international First Class flights—a distinction held since 2007. The house of Salon is renowned for its limited annual production, which has made its bottles some of the most sought-after in the world of fine Champagne. Discerning First Class guests are welcomed with the signature “S” of Salon, a symbol of exclusivity and sophistication.
Available on select routes since March 2019, Salon is served in First Class between Tokyo (Narita) and New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, San Francisco, Paris, and London.
About Salon
Founded in the early 20th century in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in France’s Champagne region, Salon is revered for its uncompromising standards—producing a vintage only in exceptional years. The 2007 vintage is celebrated for its pure citrus zest and energetic minerality, with notes of white pepper and a lingering lime finish, making it an ideal pairing for both Japanese and Western cuisine at altitude.
Chateau Lagrange 2013: Celebrated Bordeaux for First Class Travelers
Japan Airlines’ First Class wine list features the acclaimed Chateau Lagrange, a Bordeaux with a storied past and a remarkable revival driven by Suntory and Bordeaux University’s collaboration. JAL’s renowned wine advisors, Kenishi Ohashi and Motohito Okoshi, personally select each vintage for both its character and harmony with inflight cuisine.
Chateau Lagrange has been available on all First Class routes from March 2019, including Tokyo (Narita) to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, San Francisco, Paris, and London.
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Chateau Lagrange 2011 was featured on select flights in late 2019
* Initial launch dates varied by route in 2019
About Chateau Lagrange 2013
Produced in the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation, this vintage stands out for its robust structure, superb balance, and velvety mouthfeel. The wine’s deep color and expressive bouquet make it a favorite among connoisseurs and a fitting complement to JAL’s gourmet menus.