Glenelly

Lady May 1.5L

Name: Lady May 1.5L
Brand: Glenelly
Price: 2270 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: Tim Atkin 97 (5 reviews)

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R1,600

Bottle size:

1.5 L

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Note: Orders will be dispatched from the 25th October 2023. Lady may is Glenelly's flagship estate wine. It pays tribute to the pedigree of its legendary owner, may De Lencquesaing. Crafted from the best bordeaux components of 2018, it reveals rich dark berry aromas with hints of mocha and cedar on the nose. The palate offers sweet fruit flavours, smooth tannins, and a long, refined finish.

Mocha

Cassis

Cedar

Blackberry

Early leaf fall post-harvest due to limited water availability. Winter temperatures stayed higher than usual until later. Winter rainfall reached only 80% of the expected levels. Warm spring triggered swift and even bud burst for early cultivars. Temperature fluctuations led to varied shoot growth and accelerated suckering. Above-average rainfall during flowering and berry set resulted in uneven berry development. Cooler night-time temperatures during ripening contributed to vibrant colour and flavours. Harvest commenced later, gained pace mid-season, and slowed due to rain showers later on. On 13 February, significant hail fall occurred with minor damage. Despite challenges and a smaller harvest, outstanding wines were made in 2018.

Glenelly

Winemaker Dirk and assistant Lehandri endeavour to make Glenelly wines as naturally as possible with wild yeast fermentation and little to no acidification. The team follows a minimal intervention approach to winemaking yet intensive sorting and care is taken when receiving the grapes. We use France’s most recognised coopers (mostly from Taransaud, Boutes and Sylvain) to ensure a gentle and precise elevage, preserving the identity of the terroir of Glenelly. Hygiene is of utmost importance in the cellar and a combination of both hot water and ozonated water is used for cleaning.