Glenelly Lady May

2018

Region: Stellenbosch
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Dirk van Zyl

Producer Information

In 2003, at the age of 78, May de Lencquesaing, then the owner of the iconic Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, a Grand Cru Classe from Pauillac, in Bordeaux, started a new adventure, on South African Soil, when purchased Glenelly Estate, part of the original Ida’s Valley farm in Stellenbosch, granted in 1682 by Simon van der Stel. With a nod to the French Huguenots settlers 300 years before, she planted vines to replace the existing citrus fruit trees, after cautious study of the terroir and build a thriving winery that best utilises the soils and microclimate of the valley and supports local economic development and community. Her vision is to establish Glenelly as a world class estate, producing award winning wines.

Wine Information

Alcohol: 14.5% Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/l PH: 3.46 TA: 5.86 Color: Red Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) Cabernet Franc (6%) Petit Verdot (6%) Merlot (3%) Style: Dry Type: Still Category: Red wooded Unit of Measure: 750 ml Production: 13200 bottles Price Code: E