Glenelly Lady May 2020 750ml is the flagship Bordeaux-style red blend from Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch, created as a tribute to the estate’s legendary owner, May de Lencquesaing. The 2020 vintage is a meticulously crafted blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, sourced from the finest estate vineyards on the Simonsberg slopes. Each varietal is vinified separately before maturing for a total of 24 months in French oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop exceptional depth, structure, and elegance. Released with a commemorative label celebrating May de Lencquesaing’s 100th birthday, the 2020 vintage is both a collector’s item and an outstanding expression of Stellenbosch terroir with remarkable ageing potential.

The nose reveals concentrated aromas of cassis, blackberry, and ripe dark fruit, beautifully layered with notes of mocha, cedar wood, graphite, and subtle spice. On the palate, pure black fruit flavours are supported by polished tannins, vibrant natural acidity, and seamlessly integrated French oak, creating a wine of exceptional balance, complexity, and finesse. The finish is long, refined, and persistent with lingering notes of cocoa, cedar, and savoury spice. Glenelly Lady May 2020 pairs beautifully with grilled rib-eye steak, roast lamb, venison, beef Wellington, and mature hard cheeses, while rewarding careful cellaring for well over a decade.