Collection: Glenelly
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Glenelly is a relatively young estate with a distinctly French backstory. It sits on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, on land first granted to French Huguenot settler François Villion in 1682. The modern estate was established in 2003 when May de Lencquesaing, then owner of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac, bought the former fruit farm at the age of 78 and began replanting it with vines.
Around 60 hectares are now planted, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, alongside Chardonnay and Syrah. The flagship Lady May is a Bordeaux-style blend, while the Glass Collection focuses on individual varieties. The winery, completed in 2009, is built into the mountain with four levels and uses gravity-flow winemaking.
There’s plenty of Bordeaux influence, but Glenelly is ultimately a Stellenbosch estate, combining French winemaking philosophy with the warmer climate and distinctive soils of the Cape.
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Glenelly, Estate Reserve Chardonnay, 2022
Regular price From £19.50Regular priceUnit price perDUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 12.5%
- Chardonnay
Ripe stone fruit and citrus with subtle oak, creamy texture, and fresh acidity.Critic scores:91/10091/100 -
Glenelly, Glass Collection Cabernet Franc, 2019
Regular price From £18.00Regular priceUnit price perDUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 14.5%
- Cabernet Franc
Rich dark plum and blueberry aromas, with a touch of freshness and plenty of elegant tannins on both palate and finishCritic scores:90/100 -
Glenelly, Glass Collection Chardonnay, 2023
Regular price From £16.50Regular priceUnit price perDUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 13%
- Chardonnay
Bright citrus and white peach with a lick of toasty oak, crisp acidity, and a clean, refreshing finish.Critic scores:90/100 -
Glenelly, Glass Collection Merlot, 2019
Regular price From £17.80Regular priceUnit price perDUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 14.5%
- Merlot
Dark plum and spiced black cherry, richly concentrated with velvety tannins and a warm, generous finish.Critic scores:90/100 -
Glenelly, Glass Collection Syrah, 2022
Regular price From £18.80Regular priceUnit price perDUTY PAID / 1 x 75CL
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 14%
- Syrah
Dark plum, black olive, and cracked pepper with a sappy, savoury core and fine, gripping tannins.Critic scores:91/100
