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Timed Online Auction, 7 - 21 October 2024
Bordeaux | South Africa
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About this Item
Owner of famous Bordeaux Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, May de Lencquesaing, decided in 2003 to make her life-long dream a reality and she purchased an estate in Stellenbosch. Continuing with the French tradition in the area, major re-investment took place with the objective to produce award-winning wines that are full of power, grace and elegance. Much work has gone into the vineyards, cellar and winemaking but, more notably, their old-world patience has contributed to the wines. The winery is environmentally friendly and the vineyards are managed with minimal intervention and sustainable techniques.
Glenelly Estate Reserve Red is the signature blend of the estate - a Bordeaux style blend with a touch of Syrah.
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'Sweet and gentle. A mineral/iron-filings undertow. Tougher than Pichon Lalande but should be fine with food. Good price for such a mature wine.' - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (May 2023)
'Were it not for the presence of 15% Syrah in the mix, this would be a four-way Bordeaux blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with 10% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Structured, stylish, intense, with plenty of vibrancy and ageing potential, layers of plum, mulberry and blackcurrant leaf flavours, some fresh herbs and fine, granular tannins.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 94/100
'Exquisite blend 4 Bordeaux varieties, mostly cab & merlot (35/30) plus usual telling syrah (15%) giving leather, dark spice & black pepper notes to deeply satisfying 2015. Dark berries & crushed herbs, cigarbox perfume from French oak. Like 2014 (5 stars, 95 pts), savoury, ageworthy.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5* (94/100)
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