Marianne, a national emblem of France, is a personification of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (Brotherhood). The symbol of "Marianne" has very ancient origins. On her head, Marianne wears a special cap. This cap is called a "Phrygian cap" and was worn by freed slaves during the Roman era. It showed that they were Roman citizens and free.

During the French Revolution in 1789, the figure of a woman dressed as a warrior wearing the "Cap of Liberty" came to symbolize the idea that freedom was worth fighting for. People suggested that as this symbol represented the freedom of the common people, it should bear the name most given to women of the common people - Marie- Anne. This later became "Marianne". Her statue holds place of honor in town halls and law courts. She symbolizes the "Triumph of the Republic".

Christian Dauriac, owner of three «Châteaux» (Destieux, St Émilion Grand Cru Classé, La Clémence, Pomerol and Château Montlisse, St Émilion Grand Cru), is very involved in Marianne Wine Estate. Michel Rolland, a very good friend of Christian Dauriac, is consulting for Marianne. The French and the South African winemakers share the winemaking for the chateaux in St Emilion and Pomerol and Marianne Wine Estate. The very modern equipment in this new winery helps the winemakers to follow the precise and complex process established by Michel Rolland and Christian Dauriac.

The French and the South African winemakers share the winemaking for the chateaux in St Emilion and Pomerol and Marianne Wine Estate. The very modern equipment in this new winery helps the winemakers to follow the precise and complex process established by Michel Rolland and Christian Dauriac.

Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, destemming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French), manual pushing and pump over during fermentation. Aged 18 to 20 month in oak barrels (French). 100% new for the Shiraz, 30% new for the merlot, 40% new for the Cabernet Sauvignon.