GlenellyEstate Reserve Chardonnay 2021

Product code: 12138
£18.55 inc VAT
Delivering from: 02/01/2025
South Africa
White Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Glenelly
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luke O'Cuinneagain
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Glenelly
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luke O'Cuinneagain
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay is a high-quality white wine that comes from one of the leading wineries in South Africa. This wine is made from premium grapes sourced from the estate's vineyards located in the Stellenbosch region. It has a bright, golden color which matches its aromatic bouquet of citrus and peach intertwined with subtle hints of cinnamon and vanilla; this is due to the wine being matured in French oak barrels for 10 months. On the palate, the Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay delivers a complex and well-balanced taste with refreshing acidity, rich fruit flavors, and enticing minerality. It goes well with seafood, white meat dishes, and creamy sauces.

Tasting Notes

The Estate Reserve Chardonnay has floral aromas with baked apple, singed citrus rind and toasted chestnuts. A harmony of apple notes, citrus, heather and spiced cinnamon butter are on the palate which is all supported by a vivid acidity. The flavours of pastry and toasted fruit linger to a mouth-watering finish.

About the Winery

Glenelly

The history of Glenelly dates back to 1783. It was when the first wine with its stamp got released in the market. Located on Simonsberg’s southern slopes in Stellenbosch, the winery’s records start under the ownership and leadership of May-Eliane de Lencquesaing. She realised and recognised the immense potential that the land held and focused all her energy and efforts on developing the estate and its vineyards. After overseeing and managing exhaustive studies on the property and the weather conditions, the founder planted several grape varieties. They consisted of Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.   

The soil in the vineyards of Glenelly primarily gets composed of decomposed granite that has a deep base made of clay. In other words, it is of an oak leaf type. The estate receives blessings from a broad and balanced range of factors. It can include parameters like sun exposure, rainfall, wind currents, etc. 

The winery remains nestled and located in between two hills. For that reason, the vineyards benefit from the refreshing and gentle breezes that flow throughout the day. The combination of all the climatic factors of the region creates a beneficial microclimate. It proves advantageous to the grapevines significantly. It allows the fruits to ripen and mature slowly and the grapevines to grow up healthy and strong. The grapes develop a rich flavour, aroma, and colour. This nature of the fruits permits the winery to produce wines that have a substantial elegance, structure, and finesse. Glenelly aims to work with minimal intervention and interference in the vineyards and cellars. That is why they do not acidify their wines. Their drinks deliver to the drinkers a sense of fulfilment, pleasure, and enjoyment. They leave them wanting one more sip to satisfy their cravings and enjoy the taste once again.

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