Glenelly Estate

South Africa, Stellenbosch

Glenelly Estate in the Idas Valley, Stellenbosch, is the home estate of May de Lencquesaing, previous owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Bordeaux. This is no retirement home, but an ambitious project to make serious wines in one of the Cape's most beautiful and best sited vineyard areas. May has recruited Luke O'Cuinneagain as winemaker, whose career includes Chateau Fieuzal, Angelus, Screaming Eagle and five years at Rustenberg before joining Glenelly. He is assisted by Adi Badenhost as consultant winemaker. There are three ranges of wine made at the estate. The 'Glass Collection'; premium varietals from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay. The 'Grand Vin': the signature blend of the estate, using Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged 18 month in oak barrels. 'Lady May'; the flagship wine made of the best Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 24 months in new oak.

'The first release was a Cape Blend from imported grapes and, to be honest, I remember the quality not being up to standard. However, the appointment of Luke O'Cuinneagain, who had worked at Chateau Angelus, Screaming Eagle and Rustenberg, plus the consultancy of Adi Badenhorst has had an immediate impact, and I was very impressed by these wines. eRobertParker.com, #196 Aug 2011. Neal Martin, www.vinous.com


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2017 CABERNET FRANC Glass Collection Glenelly Estate, Lea & Sandeman

2017 CABERNET FRANC Glass Collection Glenelly Estate
South Africa    Red
Cabernet Franc.

The nose entices with a character of dried thyme, oregano & Cape fynbos. The palate is dominated by aromas of dark cherries, blueberries and graphite, which gives it a great interest. The tannins are silky and the finish is long and smooth.

Winemaker's notes
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2013 LADY MAY Grand Vin Glenelly Estate, Lea & Sandeman

2013 LADY MAY Grand Vin Glenelly Estate
South Africa  14.5%  Red
Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2013 Lady May is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot matured in 100% new barriques for 24 months. It has a nicely detailed bouquet of blackberry, cedar and pencil lead aromas, and the Cabernet Franc component is quite expressive. The harm...(read more)

Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
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