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
Est. 2004, the Marianne Estate is a 36-hectare boutique wine estate located on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain. The estate features 17 hectares of vineyards, Tasting Room & Cellars, Luxury Accommodation and the Floreal Brasserie.
Christian Dauriac, the proprietor of the Marianne Estate, has been making wine in Bordeaux for over 30 years. He currently owns three Chateaux in Bordeaux: Destieux (Grand Cru Classe of Saint-Emilion), Montlisse (Grand Cru) and La Clemence (Pomerol).
Christian regularly brings in specialists from France to lend expertise with the winemaking and viticulture.
Christian Dauriac, the proprietor of the Marianne Estate, has been making wine in Bordeaux for over 30 years. He currently owns three Chateaux in Bordeaux: Destieux (Grand Cru Classe of Saint-Emilion), Montlisse (Grand Cru) and La Clemence (Pomerol).
Christian regularly brings in specialists from France to lend expertise with the winemaking and viticulture.
