{"title":"Glenelly Estate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"678\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn 2003, at the age of 78, May de Lencquesaing, a grande dame of wine and former owner of the legendary Château Pichon Lalande in Bordeaux, decided to start all over again. She headed to South Africa, where she revived \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eGlenelly Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e , an estate steeped in history. On this land, first trodden by French Huguenots over 300 years ago, she planted vines after meticulous study of the terroir and built one of the most modern wineries on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"919\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e With a bold vision, she elevated \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eGlenelly Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e to the status of South Africa's leading winemaker. Her wines, acclaimed by leading international critics, captivate with their power, elegance, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1345\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJust 50 kilometers from Cape Town, \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eGlenelly Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e is nestled in the legendary Stellenbosch vineyards, a region where vines have shaped the landscape since the 17th century. The estate's history dates back to 1682, when Huguenot François Villon received the land from Cape Town Governor Simon van der Stel. Today, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eGlenelly Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e continues this tradition of excellence, combining respect for the terroir with innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/collections\/glenelly-estate-bg.jpg?v=1740047959","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-us\/collections\/glenelly-estate.oembed","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}