Description
Floreal is the flagship of Marianne Wine Estate, blending the estate’s finest Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah into a wine built for both impact and longevity. Aged 18–24 months in French oak, it carries depth and polish in equal measure.
The nose reveals dried black fruits, cracked black pepper, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it’s smooth yet structured, with a rounded mid-palate and a long finish framed by fine, persistent tannins. Rich in color and layered in flavor, this is a red blend designed to impress now - yet capable of evolving gracefully for many years in the cellar.
A serious Simonsberg Paarl red that reflects Marianne’s commitment to structure, balance, and expressive fruit.
The nose reveals dried black fruits, cracked black pepper, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it’s smooth yet structured, with a rounded mid-palate and a long finish framed by fine, persistent tannins. Rich in color and layered in flavor, this is a red blend designed to impress now - yet capable of evolving gracefully for many years in the cellar.
A serious Simonsberg Paarl red that reflects Marianne’s commitment to structure, balance, and expressive fruit.
Upon crushing, a temperature of 10 °C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact in French oak tanks for 10 days. Varying from stainless steel, this approach provides improved color and flavor stability. Upon fermentation, flavor and color is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 60% new French oak barrels for 16-22 months.
The use of new French oak allows the wine to retain certain flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a fuller mid pallet. By using only 60% new oak, the fruits within the wine are respected ensuring the wine is complex yet settled with great ageing potential
The use of new French oak allows the wine to retain certain flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a fuller mid pallet. By using only 60% new oak, the fruits within the wine are respected ensuring the wine is complex yet settled with great ageing potential
Marianne Wine Estate brings a distinctive French influence to the slopes of Stellenbosch’s Simonsberg. Founded by a Bordeaux family, the estate focuses on small-batch wines that balance structure, freshness, and site expression. From refined Sauvignon Blanc and rosé to polished Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Cape Blends, these wines reflect careful vineyard work and thoughtful winemaking. Elegant yet grounded in Cape terroir, Marianne’s collection offers depth without excess. Explore the range and experience a boutique Stellenbosch estate with unmistakable character.
* Prior vintage described.
