By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-29 11:56:17 | Updated at 2025-03-31 22:41:22
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British Airways has become the first airline to serve prestige cuvée English sparkling wine in its First cabin.
The move sees the airline partnering with leading English wine producers, including Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Sugrue South Downs.
From March 30, passengers travelling in First class can exclusively enjoy 1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2014.
Gusbourne's Fifty One Degrees North 2016 will be available from July, while Sugrue South Downs will feature from January 2026.
The 1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2014 will be available from March 30
British Airways
The premium English sparkling wines will be offered on a rotational basis alongside a carefully selected range of prestigious Champagnes, enhancing the airline's award-winning wine list.
British Airways' Club World cabin will also feature premium English sparkling wines on rotation.
Passengers can currently enjoy Digby Fine English's Brut NV, with Gusbourne's 2019 Vintage Rosé following in July.
From October, Club World customers will be able to sample Hattingley Valley's Blanc de Noirs, previously only available in First Class.
The rotation continues into 2026 with Roebuck's Reserve Brut 2020 from January and Digby's Leander Pink Brut NV from April.
Passengers can also enjoy English sparkling wines in the Galleries First lounge at Heathrow Terminal five. The airline's First cabin will also feature a rotation of prestigious Champagnes throughout the year.
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle returns from March 30, followed by Lanson NOBLE Champagne 2008 from July.
British Airways' chief customer officer Calum Laming said: "We are proud to lead the way in championing provenance and British originality, as we continue to work with the very best wine producers across England and beyond for our customers to enjoy both on the ground and in the air.
The premium English wine will be offered on a rotational basis
British Airways
"We have selected the highest quality of wines with our customers' expectations in mind, and more than a thousand of our incredible colleagues have undergone specialist training to deliver our award-winning wines through world-class service, every time they fly with us."
Nyetimber's owner and chief executive officer Eric Heerema commented on the partnership: "It is fantastic to see our 1086 by Nyetimber sparkling wines available in British Airways' First cabin.
"We make these wines from only the very best grapes from across our vineyards in the best vintages, and they represent the pinnacle of Nyetimber's winemaking embodying outstanding quality, craftsmanship and patience.
"It feels very fitting to partner with a fellow iconic British brand that also reflects these values. We are seeing fantastic growth for Nyetimber sparkling wines in travel retail, and this exciting listing with British Airways solidifies our presence and expansion in this area of the market."
