Tom Doorley - Wines of the week

DOMAINE CARRETTE MÂCON-MILLY-LAMARTINE, 2020

"This 100% Chardonnay wine has Southern ripeness, also a touch of toasted nuts, a buttery richness and a definite mineral streak. Clearly a bargain."

DOMAINE POCHON CROZES-HERMITAGE ETIENNE POCHON, 2019

"All Syrah from the scorching Northern Rhône but perfectly balanced like its white sibling."

DEREY FRÈRES MARSANNAY ROUGE, 2019

"Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits at a (relatively) keen price, full of raspberryish fruit with a touch of spice."

JOSE ANTONIO GARCIA 'AIRES DE VENDIMIA' GODELLO CENTANARIO DE VALTUILLE, 2019

"The Godello grape as I've never tasted before. Tropical fruit, zesty but creamy."

DOMAINE POCHON CROZES-HERMITAGE ETIENNE POCHON BLANC, 2019

"Beautifully floral, ripe pears, smooth and mouth-filling but balanced by fresh acidity."