Bordeaux
Timed Online Auction, 28 March - 15 April 2024
Bordeaux
About the SessionA carefully curated selection of highly sought-after collectables of Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style SA wines.
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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.
This is their flagship red. It is sourced from a cool east-facing slope, producing an elegant, distinguished and venerable wine, just like its owner.
Critics Ratings
‘As usual, 2012 augments its Cabernet Sauvignon base (here 10% Petit Verdot and a drop of Cabernet Franc). Classic notes of cedar with fresh dark cassis lead to intense flavours; lovely firm Cabernet tannins need time to harmonise, but all-new oak unobtrusive. More elegant, dry and less sweetly rich than many top Cabernets.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*
‘Continuing a rich vein of form that began with the 2010 vintage, the latest release of Glenelly’s flagship wine is intense, deeply coloured and very stylish. Dense, pure and shimmering with class, it has fine-boned tannins, well integrated oak and considerable ageing potential. A superb wine that could compete with many a classed growth claret. Drink: 2017-27.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2015, 95/100
‘The latest in a trio of very impressive releases from Glenelly, this is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Petit Verdot. It’s a structured, well-balanced, smoky cuvée that combines freshness with concentration and latent power. The tannins are very fne indeed. Drink: 2017-26’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 95/100
‘Fully mature but still giving some pleasure, as mulled plum and black currant fruit is liberally scored with charcoal, smoldering tobacco and dried sage notes. Shows a cedar echo on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (2019)
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