Characteristics:
Medium-bodied & dry wine, from Simonsberg-Paarl grapes. The wine rested 9 months sur lie on fourth and fith fill French oak, the barrels being rolled or stirred regularly in order to gain complexity. Aromas of melon, grapefruit and white pear. A mouth coating creaminess combined to a lively crisp acidity in the finish. 

Food pairing:
As an aperitif, with oriental cuisine, stir-fried & sweet and sour, fish and poultry.

About the winery:
This historic estate, situated at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain between Paarl and Franschhoek, was founded in 1688 by French Huguenot Charles Marais. He named it after his home town in France, Le Plessis Marly. It was his grandson Jacob who built the mansion back in 1764. Current owners Michael and Rose Jordaan bring revived energy and enthusiasm to this beautiful private estate . Winemaker Fred Fismer is very driven and monitors the wines closely. Flagship wine is a Cabernet-based Bordeaux.