Rare 100-Point Imperials

In addition to the 103 standard-size bottles, The Ultimate Château Lafite-Rothschild Collection includes six rare Imperials (600cl each) from the following vintages:

1959 Imperial

1959

"...unquestionably the greatest Lafite-Rothschild that has approached full maturity."

100 RP

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1982 Imperial

1982

"The modern day equivalent of Lafite-Rothschild's immortal 1959..."

100 RP

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1986 Imperial

1986

"...outstanding richness, a deep colour, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length..."

100 RP

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1996 Imperial

1996

"...oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality."

100 RP

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2000 Imperial

2000

"This is the best young Lafite ever made. A triumph."

100 RP

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2003 Imperial

2003

"...extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity..."

100 RP

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100 Point Imperials

The cabinet contains special compartments custom-made for the 600cl bottles.

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