Cheers to 100 Years: Delta Brings Champagne Taittinger Onboard

This spring, Delta will begin serving Champagne Taittinger in its Delta One cabin on international flights.

Champagne pairs well with celebrations, so it’s fitting that Delta is partnering with Maison Taittinger as the airline celebrates its centennial year. 

Together, Delta and Taittinger combine the airline’s commitment to world-class service with the Champagne house’s legacy of luxury and craftsmanship. Marking a historic milestone for both brands, this partnership sets a new standard for in-flight hospitality during Delta’s centennial year.

“Not all Champagne is created equal. Taittinger is Champagne for those who know – it represents a quiet, sophisticated elegance that will ‘wow’ our Delta One customers,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, S.V.P of Inflight Service. “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.”

Taittinger Brut la Française is a delicately balanced Champagne known for its consistent, superb quality. It has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles; it is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate.

“At Delta, we are never satisfied with the status-quo. Our teams are consistently pushing, testing and elevating our offerings with the goal of providing a best-in-class onboard experience. We are always working to surpass our own high standards,” said Manion Taylor. “Similarly, Taittinger is known for having the highest-quality production, exceeding minimum aging requirements and embodying sustainable practices in addition to creating excellent Champagne.”

“At Taittinger, we take great pride in sharing our Champagne with those who appreciate craftsmanship and elegance,” said Vitalie Taittinger, President of Champagne Taittinger. “This partnership with Delta – especially in such a milestone year – is a beautiful opportunity to bring our heritage to travelers around the world. Together, we are elevating the art of hospitality, one glass at a time.”

Taittinger will be presented on the Delta One bar cart and offered as a pre-meal beverage on international flights. Like all Delta’s premium beverage offerings, it will be available throughout the flight. 

And we’d be remiss not to suggest some meal pairings that will taste even better, thanks to a glass of Taittinger. While some flavor profiles are dulled at altitude, the Taittinger Brut la Francaise’s excellent aromatic potential and blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier wines makes it the perfect choice at 35,000 feet. 

Introducing Taittinger on board is the latest way Delta is taking its one-of-a-kind wine program to new heights. 

“Delta’s wine program is industry-leading – from partnering with renowned brands to highlighting little-known gems of the wine world, their creativity and commitment to an exceptional in-flight experience is second to none,” said Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier and consultant for Delta. 

This year, Delta is expanding its one-of-a-kind Sky Sommelier program for flight attendant leaders on transoceanic flights. “The touchpoints between our flight attendants and customers are one of the hallmarks of Delta’s experience. We invest in training for our people so that they can continue to cultivate the hospitality and service excellence we’re known for,” said Manion Taylor.