Anniversary wine for Lady May’s 100th birthday
On 17 May 2025, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing – the Grande Dame of Glenelly Wine Estate – celebrates her 100th birthday. An extraordinary milestone for an extraordinary woman whose life has been closely intertwined with the history of great wines.
One lady, one lifelong passion for wine
May-Eliane de Lencquesaing – known to many simply as “Lady May” – is far more than just a name on a label. The former owner of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac brought not only her expertise but also her vision to South Africa in 2003, where she established Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch.
At over 70 years of age, she embarked on a new chapter and created a place where French elegance meets South African terroir. Since then, Glenelly has stood for wines of character, depth and structure – and for a woman who dared greatly and achieved greatly.
Lady May 2020 – Anniversary Vintage with Special Label
To honour this extraordinary milestone, the new vintage of the eponymous Lady May 2020 is being released with a limited-edition commemorative label – a stylish tribute to the life’s work of May-Eliane de Lencquesaing.
The wine itself reflects everything Lady May stands for: elegance, clarity, and longevity. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone, supported by Petit Verdot and Merlot – matured in French oak and vinified with utmost precision.
Now available to pre-order en primeur
Before the anniversary vintage is officially released, we are offering you the opportunity to pre-order Lady May 2020 en primeur – a unique chance for collectors, wine lovers, and anyone who wishes to capture this historic moment in a glass.
En Primeur
GLENELLY
Lady May – 2020
CHF 39.00 instead of CHF 59.00
Tasting Note:
According to James Suckling, Lady May 2020 is a full-bodied, creamy and elegant red wine with notes of chocolate.
Please note:
The image shows the current vintage from the Lady May series. The special anniversary label celebrating May de Lencquesaing’s 100th birthday is not yet available and will be released at a later date.
All prices in CHF incl. VAT. Daily price as of 14.05.2025. Offers valid while stocks last. Errors and price changes excepted.
