This tiny property situated on the outskirts of Tain l' Hermitage, just below the hill itself is one of the finest in the appellation. Florent Viale and his charming father Gabriel own just 1.5 ha of the Beaumes vineyard on Hermitage hill. Fermentation of their precious grapes is carried out en cuve and then transferred to a combination of new and one to two year old oak demi-muids where it remains undisturbed for 18 months. In an abundant vintage their entire production is around 250 cases! The average age of the vines is around 55 years. As a vineyard, Beaumes, which is situated in the middle of the appellation, produces highly perfumed wines, deep in colour with excellent purity and finesse. This description best describes Florent's wines which, while not powerhouses in the sense of Sorrel's 'Greal' or Jaboulet's 'La Chapelle', have a quality and class all of their own. I unashamedly love their wines. They can be approached in their youth and age for however long one would wish to.
Per case ex VAT
Northern Rhone
2001 Hermitage Florent’s wines are not ‘big’ but beautifully hewn and delineated. They give pleasure early on in their life and continue to do so as they age. (JG)
335.00
2003 Crozes Hemitage 'Cuvee Gaby' Clean, very aromatic, pronounced youthful, fruity aromas of slightly reductive blackcurrant/ cherry fruit, warm herbs and roasted meat. Dry, soft acidity, medium ripe tannins, medium bodied. Rich, deep blackcurrant, herbs, licourice, roasted meat and a slight animal note. Very long, very smooth and very good. (CG)
164.00
2003 Hermitage Opaque in colour with amazing concentration, depth of fruit and balance. Impossible to spit out! Mind-bogglingly complex with hints of oak, spice, tar, cassis and liquorice. Very ripe indeed but with sufficient structure and harmony. (JG)
383.00
2005 Hermitage Deep purple in colour, almost black. An intense cassis laden bouquet with hints of vanilla, licorice and spice. Well structured, with oodles of ripe tannins and complex fruit. Smoky and very rich yet still elegant. This should age 10-20+ years. (JG)
383.00
Except where indicated all wines are priced per case of 12x75cl exclusive of VAT and onward UK carriage.
Delivery charges (exclusive of VAT):-
1 case - £10.95
2-3 cases - £9.50
4 + cases - FREE
E&OE. All wines are available subject to remaining unsold.
For export and all customers requiring the facilities of a bond the majority of our wines are available without duty under bond.
Current duty rates per 12 x 75cl,
still wines £17.50
sparkling wines £22.40
fortified wines £23.32
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