Last week, Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing presented Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande at a tasting hosted by the Commanderie de Bordeaux Suisse Romande in Geneva, one of the Commanderies de Bordeaux, a global network of wine societies dedicated to celebrating Bordeaux’s great estates. Maxime Bureau, her grandson and Glenelly’s estate representative, followed by presenting […]
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Is experience quantifiable? In winemaking, it tends to be measured in seasons turned, harvests seen through and bottles crafted. It is the accumulated knowing that tells you, without hesitation, when a great vintage has arrived – and precisely how to honour it. By that measure, Glenelly Estate’s founder, May de Lencquesaing, who turns 101 on […]
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Our Cellar Master, Dirk van Zyl, and Sales and Marketing Manager, Nina-Mari Bruwer, recently met with respected wine writer Jamie Goode at ProWein in Düsseldorf. Over a tasting of our wines, they shared both the current releases and the exciting direction Glenelly is taking. In his latest article, Jamie reflects on the estate with a […]
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We are honoured to share a remarkable feature published in Decanter celebrating the life and legacy of our founder, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, as she reaches her 100th year. Spanning a century shaped by Bordeaux, resilience, and an unwavering passion for wine, the article traces May-Eliane’s extraordinary journey, from her early years among the great estates […]
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Join us in raising a glass to the extraordinary centenary of Glenelly Estate’s founder, Madame May de Lencquesaing. To honour this milestone, we’re hosting a special evening of fine wine and French flair — featuring standout vintages of our flagship Lady May and a dinner inspired by Madame May’s homeland. The evening will be hosted […]
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