Floreal 2006
Floreal 2006
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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.
Translation missing: en.Tasting notes
In the glass it displays a deep, dark ruby hue with intense color concentration. On the nose a complex bouquet of dried black fruits unfolds, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper and fine floral nuances in the background. On the palate it is soft and well-structured, with a pleasant roundness in the mid-palate. The tannins are present but ripe and well integrated, giving the wine both depth and elegance. The combination of fruit, spice, and oak creates a balanced and multilayered overall impression. The finish is long and persistent with fine-grained tannins and a spicy aftertaste that underscores the wine's aging potential.

Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.
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