Waiting for a flight can be an enjoyable experience, particularly when you have the chance to sample a range of wines in the BA First lounge at Heathrow’s Terminal 3. This lounge offers a delightful selection of wines including some remarkable English sparkling wines alongside traditional Champagnes.
Simpsons Chalklands Brut NV, Kent, England – This wine stands out with its lively, fresh profile, showcasing an excellent fruit intensity. It features a chalky edge complemented by crisp lemon and richer orchard fruit notes, earning a rating of 92/100.
Balfour Rosé de Noirs NV, Kent, England – Rich in flavor, this rosé offers notes of cherry and lemon. Its juicy, bright character is elevated by a pleasant purity, and it’s rated 91/100.
Champagne Palmer Brut Reserve NV – Characterized by fresh apple and lemon notes, this Champagne is light and fruity but may be considered simple, thus rated 88/100.
Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Grande Tradition Brut Rosé NV – With lively notes of strawberries and redcurrants, this flavorful offering balances crispness with zest. It’s a crowd-pleaser, rated at 89/100.
Gobelsburg Urgestein Riesling 2023, Kamptal, Austria – This wine displays fruity and rounded characteristics with pure citrus fruits and vibrant acidity, attaining a score of 90/100.
Dogpoint Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand – Intensely flavored, this wine reveals hints of struck flint and juicy quince with lime. Its richness and elderflower details earn it a 92/100.
Cloudline Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon – This 13.5% alcohol wine boasts a sweetly aromatic profile with strawberry and cherry fruits. It is soft and ripe, making it very drinkable and rated at 91/100.
Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington State – With 13.5% alcohol, this wine has developed earthy notes accompanied by soft leafy, spicy blackcurrant flavors, culminating in a swirl of sour cherry on the finish, rated at 90/100.
Sixth Sense Syrah 2021, Lodi, California – This rich wine, boasting 15% alcohol, offers lush and smooth berry fruits and is well-executed in its style, earning a rating of 88/100.
This collection exemplifies the diverse and quality offerings available in lounge settings, making the wait for your flight a more enjoyable experience.