Glenelly Estate holds fast to a lofty, timeless sense of elegance and reverence. Owned by 90 year old May de Lencquesaing (Madame) who is a jet-setting senior citizen, an author and an award winner, a wine estate owner and a whirlwind. The winery holds fast to a lofty, timeless sense of elegance and reverence. True to Madame’s French heritage, everything about the operation is based on refined taste. Some South African vino is still considered heavy and bold. In contrast Glenelly Estate wines have French finesse. Madame gained many years of winemaking experience in Bordeaux, France, and she’s teamed up with local experts committed to bottling modernity. Alongside her World renowned wine, Madame once had the biggest glass collection in Europe, and now her eclectic, museum-status glassware collection is displayed throughout the winery, including a piece 300 years older than Jesus.