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Return to Downton Abbey with This Wine Collection

Attention all avid Downton Abbey fans! The Downton Abbey Wine Collection has expanded their portfolio with the Countess of Grantham Collection, and just in time for the show’s fifth season. The collection features a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay. These wines were inspired by Lady Cora Crawley, the American-born wife of a British aristocrat, Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham.

The Downton Abbey duo of wines are crafted with premium fruit from the prominent Entre-Ceux-Mers region of Bordeaux, France by the Dulong Grand Vins. The family-owned vineyard has well more than 130 years of winemaking experience. It is quite possible that the Dulong ancestors might have very well made the wines enjoyed at Downton.

Downton Abbet Claret

Claret is an elegant, dry red blend made with the finest grapes from the Entre-Ceux-Mers region of France. Each bottle of Claret was made using the traditional vinification process, which includes aging in temperature-controlled environments for 4 to 5 weeks for the ideal color and flavor. Then, the wine goes through another nine months of aging prior to the final blend. The result of this process is a deep purple color that embodies sweet scents of blackberries, raspberries, and black currants. Hints of spice are also present due to the Malbec blend. On the palate, you will notice a well-rounded taste of ripe fruits from the Merlot. And finally, the Cab aspects give an added freshness to the overall tone, and a silky finish.

Blend: 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec

Downton Abbey Blanc

A Muscadelle and Semillon Blanc blend, Blanc is a classic white wine also made with grapes from Entre-Ceux-Mers in Bordeaux, France. To ensure the best flavor, the grapes were harvested at the best time, when they were ripe and full of flavor.

Blanc is a lovely pale yellow color with a sweet aroma. On the palate, there are notes of tangerine, orange, and apricots. All the citrusy fruits meld together for a delightful flavor. This is a perfectly balanced wine that offers a refreshing, lingering finish.

Blend: 70% Muscadelle, 30% Semillon Blanc

This Downton Abbey Wine duo, Claret and Blanc, are available at most of our Payless Liquors locations. To ensure you get your hands on a bottle, reserve on our website.

Cheers!