Chateau Lafite Rothschild will now be available to oenophiles on Royal Caribbean International cruises, after it was selected for fleet-wide deployment.

The cruise operator will make wine from the chateaux available on all of its ships from March 2011, following a successful debut of its Lafite Wine Experience programme in December.

Royal Caribbean vice-president of food and beverage operations Frank Weber explained: "This robust wine experience provides even the most novice wine drinkers the opportunity to refine their palate and discover the fine nuances of one of the world's most renowned vintners."

The experience allows guests to taste four wines from the chateaux's Reserve Speciale series, and costs $29 (£18) per person.

Earlier this week, the Daily Telegraph warned those considering investing in Lafite Rothschild to be wary of fraudulent sellers.

There is a growing trend of counterfeiters refilling empty bottles before selling them on to investors, particularly those carrying the 1982 vintage label.