Helmut has been described as a "superstar" by Robert Parker and as having a "fanatical commitment to quality
with a singular focus on producing transparent
(9/25/24)” 93 points & '#63 Top 100 Wines of 2024' Wine Spectator
aging and selling their wine to larger bodegas
highly impressive for a ‘regional’ wine
2024 Soucherie Rose de Loire L'Astree Gamay Rose 90+ Helmut has been described asFrom: Anjou, Loire Valley, France Varietal: Gamay Taste: In the glass, this wine presents as a pale salmon pink with silver reflections. The nose opens with aromas of wild strawberries, watermelon rind, and pink grapefruit, followed by hints of white pepper and crushed rose petals. On the palate, the wine is light bodied and fresh, driven by brisk acidity and subtle texture. A saline snap and a faint herbal edge lift flavors of sour cherry, blood