2022 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay

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Show-stopping Margaret River Chardonnay from one of the region's most skilled winemakers.
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews

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Description

After 20 years observing the area, Bruce Dukes decided all the Chardonnays from Domaine Naturaliste would be crafted entirely from the Gin Gin clone.

He selected a vineyard in the South of Margaret River that had Gin Gin cropped in a particular way, with little light flooding through the canopy. He wanted flavour intensity without the tannins that come with over-ripeness and he got it. The result of his search are the twin Chardonnays Artus and Purus.

Artus is the voluptuous seductress. The powerhouse Margaret River Chardonnay with a gymnast-like balance. 40% new oak, richness and zip in equal proportion.

Artus is an artistic translation of our local Gin Gin clone into wine. It is a provocative, complex and textural wine exuding the seductive spirit of “old world” chardonnay. The vines have been managed to allow only dappled light into the fruiting zone. This promotes flavor development, low tannins and bright levels of natural acidity. The fruit is farmed in the cool southern end of Margaret River. The tiny 100g Gin Gin clusters are hand harvested at first light to preserve freshness of fruit.

Flavours of fresh nectarines and candied pecan nuts are supported by aromas of poached pears and marzipan.

ALCOHOL
13.0% by Vol | 7.7 Standard Drinks

FOOD MATCHING
Roast free range chicken | salmon | smoked butter on sourdough

GROWING SEASON
The 2021 to 2022 growing season in Margaret River was one of the highlights in my 33 years of winemaking. Gentle and sustained sunny days provided fruit characterized by intense aromatics, coating natural acidity and ultra-fine tannin and tension.

VARIETY
Gin Gin clone Chardonnay | Single Vineyard

WINEMAKING
Cloudy juice | hand picked fruit whole-cluster pressed | wild yeasts full malo‐lactic fermentation | sur lie

Artus creates its own story.

MATURATION
40% new 228 L medium toast French oak. Barriques Vosges and Allier for 10 months.

CELLARING POTENTIAL
Attractive in youth | up to 8 years maturation.

HARVESTED
25th February 2022

95 Points - "A touch of funk here, some smoky sulfides and toasty barrel derived character allied with nougat honey and toasted nuts. A wine of refinement and restraint as well as good depth of flavour, the refreshing acidity towing the flavour long through an extended finish. (Karridale fruit, Gingin clone; underwent malolactic)." - Huon Hook (The Real Review)

Customer Reviews

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
5 reviews
  • MC
    Martin C.
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    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Can't go wrong with this Artus or the Purus

    This is very good value for money. One of my favourites.

  • LO
    Leigh O.
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    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great Chardonnay

    A top 10 Aussie Chardonnay for me. Lovely flavours and at a reasonable price.

  • AH
    Alex H.
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    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    A tasty drop!

    A wonderful Chardonnay, deducted a star because the nose was a touch too reductive for mine, losing its sense of aromatics and place. But the palate was perfect. Weighty and broad notes of white nectarine balanced with some zesty lemon curd

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Domaine Naturaliste

Domaine Naturaliste is a Margaret River producer to keep an eye out for.

Named James Halliday's Best Value Winery for 2020, owner/winemaker Bruce Dukes has a wealth of winemaking experience both here and abroad, including a stint at Francis Ford Coppola's iconic Niebaum Coppola winery in the Napa Valley.

His wines are made from traditional Margaret River varieties with a focus on premium Chardonnay and Cabernet that rival the best of the region.

From the top-shelf premium range to the excellent 'daily drinking' wines, everything made by the hands of Bruce is outstanding value for money!

Winemaker Bruce Dukes Margaret River, WA Domaine Naturaliste

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