## Emirates Takes Luxury Travel to New Heights with Exclusive Champagne & Cuisine Pairing Experience at Dubai Airport
Prepare to elevate your travel experience at Dubai International Airport’s Concourse B Business Class Lounge. Emirates, in collaboration with Moët & Chandon, has unveiled a one-of-a-kind champagne lounge, offering an exquisite pairing menu that will tantalize your taste buds and transform your airport wait into a luxurious culinary journey.
This exclusive partnership, spanning over three decades, has culminated in a meticulously crafted menu, curated over months by Emirates’ master chefs and champagne experts from the house of Moët & Chandon. The lounge itself is a sight to behold, featuring an elegant golden wave design adorned with 2,400 intricate gold leaves individually applied by hand, creating a truly opulent ambiance.
A Symphony of Flavors:
The champagne and canape pairing menu is a testament to the artistry of both Emirates and Moët & Chandon. The focus is on creating a harmonious symphony of flavors, where each element complements and enhances the other. This approach is evident in the carefully curated selection of four Moët champagnes:
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Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut:
This elegant champagne, cellared for 24 months, boasts notes of green apple, citrus, and white flowers. It pairs perfectly with seafood and dishes featuring pronounced acidity, like the Salmon tiradito on calamansi leche de tigre, Grilled Obsiblue shrimps, and Tuna tartare with fresh orange segment.*
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial:
This vibrant rosé, cellared for 21 months, offers a captivating bouquet of red fruits, rose petals, and florals. Its delicate sweetness makes it a perfect companion for colorful summer vegetables and fresh herbs. Pair it with the Beetroot moutabel with akawi cheese and pine seeds, Fennel infused spinach and asparagus dip, Beetroot tartare with sesame seeds and dill, or Bocconcini cheese with basil infused green melon and pine seeds.*
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013:
This exceptional cuvée has spent seven years aging in the cellar, resulting in soft autumnal notes and flavors of ripe pear, grapefruit, and toasted nuts. Its delicate character is enhanced by pairings like the Foie gras on toasted brioche with fresh fig and Maldon salt, Duck rillette with chive mayonnaise, and Foie gras on toasted brioche with quince and Maldon salt.*
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial:
This opulent champagne, cellared for 18 months, features notes of pineapple, mango, plum, apricot, and vanilla. It’s the ideal accompaniment to sweet and fruity desserts, like the Tropical crème, Mango trifle, Lemon cream pannacotta, and Blueberry cheesecake.Beyond Taste: A Visual Feast:
Beyond the taste, the pairings are a feast for the eyes. The canapés are meticulously crafted and arranged, showcasing the artistry of Emirates’ chefs and adding to the overall immersive experience. Each element, from the colors to the textures, is carefully considered to create a harmonious visual and culinary symphony.
An Exclusive Invitation:
The Moët & Chandon Champagne Lounge and its new pairing menu are complimentary for all guests of the Concourse B Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. This exclusive experience offers a unique opportunity to elevate your airport experience and indulge in the art of pairing exquisite champagne with carefully crafted cuisine. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or simply seeking a luxurious respite before your flight, the Moët & Chandon Champagne Lounge is a must-visit destination.