LADY MAY 2016
R1,210
Lady May is Glenelly’s flagship estate wine, paying tribute to its legendary owner, May de Lencquesaing. Crafted from the best Bordeaux components of 2016, 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.
AWARDS AND SCORES
Greg Sherwood 2021 95 Points
Tim Atkin MW 2021 94 Points
Platters 2022 5 Stars
Vinous 2021 91 Points
Wine Advocate 2022 91+ Points
James Suckling 93 Points
Christian Eedes 95 Points
WEATHER CONDITIONS – Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
- Winter was late, but cold enough to allow dormancy of our vines.
- Low rainfall brought low soil moisture levels which led to managing stress in the vines later in the season.
- Luckily spring arrived with good, even bud burst.
- Warm weather, especially from the end of October to the end of January, resulted in restricted growth, smaller berries and lower bunch mass.
- The harvest happened a week earlier than anticipated. The harvest yield was smaller than in previous years.
WINEMAKING
- The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks.
- The fermentation started with indigenous yeast and a mixture of rack-and-returns and open pump-overs.
- Post-fermentation skin contact lasted 2 to 3 weeks before gentle pressing and transferring into new French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place.
- The wine stayed on its lees for a considerable period of time before racking (on average, every 4 months) and enjoyed a maturation of 24 months in new French oak barrels.
GRAPE VARIETIES
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet franc, 6% Petit Verdot.
PRODUCTION :
3,696 cases – 22,176 bottles
ANALYSIS :
Alcohol: 14% Vol.
Total Acidity: 5,6 g/L
pH: 3,62
Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/L
| Years | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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