Marianne Floreal 2018

With the motto ‘terrior et savoir faire’, it’s unsurprising that French influence is strong at this Simonsberg wine estate. The Duariac family, originally from Bordeaux where their family owns three wine estates, fell in love with South Africa during their many travels to the country. ‘Our dream was to combine both the Old and the New World, to make wines close to our vision of perfection. Therefore, we decided to purchase this boutique wine estate of thirty two hectares (including twenty four on vines) located in the Simonsberg Valley in 2004’. The Gallic touch is also seen in some of the wine names and the planted varieties. And, of course, the winery name, which is explained on the particularly striking and artistic labels: ‘Marianne is a young, vital woman, in a fictional character, who embodies the French Republic and its core ideals – Liberty, Brotherhood and Equality’.

Floréal is a member of their Flagship range and is a true expression of what they are trying to do at Marianne – making complex wines rich in colour and structure with beautiful fruit expression.