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Glenelly, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Glenelly, the premium Stellenbosch Estateowned by Madame May de Lencquesaing, former owner ofChâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, is this months featured winery.

Why in 2003 did May de Lencquesaing, then owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, purchase the Glenelly Estate?

Why after 30 years in the wine business in France would she decide to plant vines in South Africa?

Why would an ‘older’ lady invest in this ‘younger’ democracy and start anew adventure?

Because she believes in the soil, the micro climate and the potential for quality wines.

Because she believes in continuing the French heritage of wine making in South Africa going back more than three centuries.

Because she believes in this great country and its people, and wishes to play a part in its economic development.

The Glenelly Estate is in the Idas Valley, located in Stellenbosch, on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Its origins date back to the seventeenth century. Simon van der Steel, Governor of the Cape, gave the land to the Huguenot François Villion. In 1812, the estate passed to Johan Peter de Villiers, and finally in 1865 it became the property of a British family, the Garlicks. They owned it for 138 years until its purchase in 2003 by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, who for over 30 years was owner of the famous Bordeaux Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé.

This estate of 128 hectares formerly devoted to fruit production had, thanks to it terroir, a vocation for wine producing, which has been a speciality of this region since the seventeenth century. An exhaustive study of soil and weather conditions lead to the planting of 60 hectares of red varieties, 6 hectares of white and 5 hectares of olive trees. Central to this impressive circle of mountains, vineyards and olive groves lies the ‘Manor House’ in the Cape Dutch style, white walls and thatched roof, surrounded by newly renovated farm buildings and beautiful gardens. Four lakes provide water supplies whilst the flora and fauna add to the beauty of this site. The year 2009 saw the inauguration of the winery: 6,000 m2 anchored in the mountains on 4 floors functioning by gravity flow. This very modern structure was designed as an excellent environmentally friendly working tool (consumption of electricity and water reduced, keeping constant temperature etc…)

This French adventure on African soil is based on a young, professional and motivated team of South Africans with very special attention given to social conditions of each and every employee. Because wine must be a LINK between people, a LIVING messenger of our CULTURE.

The Glenelly Wines

Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 The wine develops a very complex nose with flavours of blackcurrant, cherry, a touch of spices and chocolate.

Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2008 It displays intense dark fruits aromas and spicy plums. This Merlot shows tremendous concentration and generous fruit on the palate The wine develops a very complex nose with flavours of blackcurrant, cherry, a touch of spices and chocolate.

Glenelly Glass Collection Shiraz 2009 The Glass Collection Shiraz is a dark rich coloured wine. The wine displays luscious, complex dark berry core with hints of violets and spicy plums.

Glenelly Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay 2010 There is a lot of fresh fruit showing on the nose with apple and greengage vying for dominance.

Glenelly Grand Vin de Glenelly 2007 Rich, savoury character of Shiraz with specifics flavours of blackberries, cherries, cassis and floral tones. 44% Shiraz, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 1% Petit-Verdot

Glenelly Lady May 2008 This is Glenelly’s Flagship Estate wine. Elegant and complex. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit-Verdot