Singapore Airlines (SIA), the flag carrier of the nation of Singapore, has announced the addition of the 2015 Bollinger La Grande Année champagne to its Suites and First-Class cabins from 26 October 2025 (reported The MileLion). The Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 is a distinguished blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from 11 Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages in the Champagne region.
A Closer Look at Singapore Airlines Champagne Selection
Singapore Airlines, which offers some of the best services even in the economy class, has long been recognized for its exceptional in-flight service. And its latest addition into the champagne selection is an extension of these services.
As of October 2025, the champagne offerings in SIA’s Suites and First-Class cabins include the Krug Grand Cuvée, Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires, and Bollinger, Champagne, France. You can find details about this in the following table:
| Champagne | House & Region | Vintage | Key Features & Tasting Notes | Production & Aging |
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| Krug Grande Cuvée | Krug, Champagne, France | Non-vintage |
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| Blanc des Millénaires | Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France | 2007 |
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| La Grande Année | Bollinger, Champagne, France | 2015 | Traditional Champagne with bold, ripe flavors: yellow peach, golden apple, nectarine, mango, mandarin acidity, with hints of hazelnut and brioche developing over time. |
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Singapore Airlines often vacillates between two and three champagne offering on its flights. In 2024, the carrier launched “A Celebration of Champagne“. a showcase that a third champagne option for its Suites and First-Class customers. The program lasted ten months.
In Which Aircraft Type and Routes Will Singapore Airline Offer Three Champagne
Let’s have a look at Singapore Airlines aircraft type that are currently in service.
| Aircraft Type | In Service | Parked | Total (Current) | Avg. Age |
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| Airbus A350 XWB | 62 | 3 | 65 | 6.5 Years |
| Airbus A380 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 11.7 Years |
| Boeing 737 | 20 | — | 20 | 5.7 Years |
| Boeing 747 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 22.0 Years |
| Boeing 777 | 26 | 1 | 27 | 13.1 Years |
| Boeing 787 Dreamliner | 24 | 2 | 26 | 5.2 Years |
| Total | 147 | 10 | 157 | 8.4 Years |
Data sourced from: planespotters.net
Singapore Airlines offers first-class on its Boeing 777‑300ER, and the Airbus A380‑800, where the cabin is branded as “Suites” – a top-tier product offering more privacy and luxury than standard First Class. Some of the places where Singapore is flying to, from Singapore includes:
- Auckland
- Delhi
- Frankfurt
- London Heathriw
- Mumbai
- Shanghai
How SIA’s champagne offering differs from other carriers
| Airline | Champagne in First/Suites Class |
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| Singapore Airlines | • Krug Grande Cuvée (NV) • Taittinger Comtes de Champagne (vintage) • Rotating: Louis Roederer Cristal 2015, Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007 |
| Emirates | • Dom Pérignon Vintage • Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 (on select routes) |
| Air France | • Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle • Piper-Heidsieck Rare Champagne (vintage) |
| Qantas | • Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008 • Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2002 • Pommery Louise 2005 |
| Lufthansa | • Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle • Laurent-Perrier Grande Cuvée Rosé “Alexandra” 2007 |
Conclusion
The addition of the 2015 Bollinger La Grande Année champagne to Singapore Airlines’ Suites and First Class cabins might seem like an enhancement to the airline’s premium offerings, but in fact is just a rotation of the offerings it has made in the previous years as well.