Glenelly Lady May

The Lady May is the heart of Glenelly Estate – a Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon that bears the signature of its founder and offers aging potential for many years.

Behind the winery is May de Lencquesaing , former owner of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in the Médoc. After her time in Bordeaux, she founded Glenelly Estate at the foot of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch – with the stated goal of producing Bordeaux-style wines from South African terroir. Lady May is her personal answer to this challenge.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby ​​red color. The nose offers aromas of cassis, black plum, and a hint of graphite, along with subtle notes of cedar and tobacco from barrel aging. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins exhibiting a rich texture, well-balanced acidity, and a long, spicy finish with hints of dark chocolate.

Recommendation: Decant and serve at 17–18 °C. Pairs well with pan-seared lamb loin, pot roast, or strong hard cheese. Drinking window: now until 2032+.