Glenelly Estate Chardonnay 2021 – French-Styled White from Stellenbosch

🌿 A Chardonnay That Doesn’t Chase Trends—It Sets Them

Glenelly Estate Chardonnay 2021 is what happens when you stop trying to impress Napa and Burgundy and just make something real. This is a Chardonnay with backbone, built on Stellenbosch granite and raised in old-school French oak. Elegant? Yes. But with a salty, lemon-curd snap that’ll wake up your jaded palate.

Brought to life by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, the Bordeaux grande dame who planted her flag in South Africa, Glenelly Estate has become a masterclass in restraint meets ripeness. And this 2021 Chardonnay is proof that finesse isn’t just for the French.

💬 Critic Reviews

• 92 Points – Tim Atkin MW
  “Bright and fresh with a mineral core. A finely crafted Chardonnay with subtle oak integration and long, citrus-led finish.”

• 90 Points – WineMag SA
  “Elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced. Lemon, pear, almond, and that touch of leesy depth.”

🍋 Tasting Notes

• Color: Pale gold with a glint of green

• Nose: Lemon peel, white peach, crushed oyster shell, and toasted hazelnut

• Palate: Linear but textured. Creamy citrus, baked apple, and a whisper of smoke.

• Finish: Crisp, mineral, and mouthwatering like a sea breeze with attitude.

🧑🌾 Winemaker + Legacy

Crafted under the vision of May-Eliane de Lencquesaing (ex-owner of Château Pichon Lalande), Glenelly's wines channel French know-how with Stellenbosch fire. The Chardonnay is no exception—it’s barrel-fermented, lees-aged, and built for lovers of layered whites that don’t taste like vanilla pudding.

🍽️ Pair It With

• Seared scallops with lemon butter

• Roast chicken with tarragon

• Creamy risotto with asparagus

• A good gossip session at golden hour

📦 Wine Specs

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa

• Vintage: 2021

• ABV: 13.5%

• Oak: Fermented and matured 9 months in French oak (20% new)

• Farming: Sustainable

• Serve At: 10–12°C

Ready to break up with basic Chardonnay?
Add Glenelly Estate Chardonnay 2021 to your lineup and let your glass flex a little.
Crisp. Classy. Low-key savage. Just like you.