Details
LADY MAY is Glenelly's Flagship Estate wine. Elegant and complex, the wine develops flavours of blackcurrant, raspberry and delicate spices. Very fresh, the evolution of the wine introduces flavours of mint reflecting the specific terroir of Glenelly. Deep and perfectly balanced, the wine has an exquisite structure with velvety tannins and a very good aging capability. Can age during 10 to 15 years.
Winemaking:
The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. The fermentation was done by natural yeast with a mixture of rack, returns and open pump overs. We did post fermentation skin contact during 2-3 weeks and pressed gently. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels. The wine stayed on the lees for a long period of time before racking. Raked on average every 4 months. Matured during 24 months in new French oak barrels. During the aging, the wine is clarified with natural egg whites, and bottled later.
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot.
Additional Information
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | 4.5 stars |
| Winery / Producer | Glenelly |
| Winemaker | Luke O'Cuinneagain |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Maturity | Ready, but will keep |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 14.55% |
| pH | 3.92 |
| Acidity | 5.1 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 1.36 g/l |
