Desirade by Francois Pienaar 2015
Desirade by Francois Pienaar 2015
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Marianne — Desirade by Francois Pienaar 2015
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Marianne Wines
In the gentle hills of the wine region Stellenbosch , you will find the Winery Marianne, run by Franck Massard, known for its high-quality red wines. The cellar master and founder, a former sommelier from France, realized his dream here in 2004. The winery places great emphasis on sustainable farming practices and low yields to produce wines with strong character and Burgundy-like finesse.
Particularly noteworthy are the Marianne Pinotage – a tribute to South Africa’s flagship grape variety Pinotage – and the Marianne Floreal. The latter is an expressive cuvée with Cabernet Sauvignon as the flagship grape variety.
The wines stand out for their elegance, complexity, and long aging potential, reflecting the unique South African terroir.
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In the glass a deep ruby red with subtly evolved reflections. On the nose it shows a complex aroma of dark berries such as Blackberry and blackcurrant, complemented by notes of dried fruit, cedarwood and a hint of tobacco. The long aging in French oak barrels brings additional depth as well as fine hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate full-bodied and harmonious with an elegant structure. The high proportion of Merlot provides a soft, rounded texture, while the Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine backbone and length. The tannins are well integrated and carry the dark fruit as well as the spicy notes into the mid-palate. The finish is long, supple and multilayered with lingering notes of dark fruit, wood and delicate spice.


Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
This cuvée brings together rounded fruit and supportive structure: Merlot often contributes plum and ripe cherry, a supple body and soft-feeling tannins. Its usually moderate acidity complements Cabernet Sauvignon with a fresher impression of acidity, blackcurrant, sometimes herbal notes and firmer tannins. The result is a full-bodied red wine whose abundance of fruit is balanced by definition and tension.
This combination is classic in Bordeaux; it is also well established in Tuscany and many New World wine regions. The style ranges from approachable and fruit-forward to structured and age-worthy. Cabernet Sauvignon often provides the tannic framework, while Merlot adds fruit density and fullness. The actual ageing potential also depends on the site and Aged.
In the glass, the cuvée is usually ruby to garnet red, often with violet highlights in young wines. It pairs well with braised meat, hearty vegetable dishes and matured cheese.
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