A true icon of Stellenbosch elegance, Glenelly’s Lady May 2019 is a refined Bordeaux-style blend crafted in honor of the estate’s legendary founder, May de Lencquesaing. This flagship vintage opens with expressive aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, and a hint of mocha. On the palate, it’s luxuriously layered with ripe, sweet fruit, polished tannins, and a lingering, graceful finish. Poised and age-worthy, this wine is a benchmark of precision and poise—showcasing the best of Glenelly’s cool-climate terroir. Perfect for collectors or anyone seeking a world-class South African red blend.
The 2019 vintage offered a cooler, more elegant growing season—perfect for crafting a wine with finesse and purity. Hand-picked grapes were gently destemmed, cold-soaked for three days, then allowed to ferment naturally in stainless steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs. After fermentation, we kept the wine on the skins for 2–3 weeks to enhance structure and depth. It matured for 12 months in 300L French oak barrels, bringing balance and refinement to this exceptional Stellenbosch blend.
Winemaker: Luke O’Cuinneagain
Winemaker: Luke O’Cuinneagain
South African Glenelly Estate lies in Ida’s Valley, en route from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek, on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Apart from being utterly delicious, Glenelly’s wines have an enchanting French touch to them, plus elegance and finesse.
