2023 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay

Highly Rated
Show-stopping Margaret River Chardonnay from one of the region's most skilled winemakers.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
6 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.

96 points
"While it always comes out as a bit of a powerhouse flavour-wise and in structure, this is backed up by fine acidity, driving this long..."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points
"Flavours last for days and it’s near impossible not to be searching for your glass for the next sip. Beguiling and a real work of beauty. Drink with bubbling macaroni and cheese. You can thank me later."
- Shanteh Wale ( Wine Pilot)
95 points
"This is all about ripe yellow peach, taut citrus notes, briny acidity, lush phenolics and powerful fruit intensity. On the palate, the acidity is juicy and chewy, and the mouth provides a full sensory experience—one to chew, to think on and to taste. I like this Artus through the lens of this cool-season harness very much indeed. Crushed and salted nuts linger on the finish."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
95 points
"It’s Margaret River Chardonnay in full flight. Very good. Impressive wine."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

96 points - "While it always comes out as a bit of a powerhouse flavour-wise and in structure, this is backed up by fine acidity, driving this long. It also keeps the substantial flavours of savoury oak, creamed-honey lees and grapefruit in check. Some flinty, funky sulphides add an extra dimension of complexity as it continues to build on the palate." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points - "Gingin clone grown in Karridale, wild fermentation, malolactic fermentation and matured in 40% new oak and battonage applied every two weeks. To many Chardonnay lovers, the aroma of this wine will have you swooning. Sliced pineapple, peach cheeks and the classiest of new oak wafts from the glass. Mace, vanilla bean and buttered sourdough toast. Acidity increases over long moments and provides a zingy note to the luscious creamy mouthfeel of cashew, butter and lemon curd. Flavours last for days and it’s near impossible not to be searching for your glass for the next sip. Beguiling and a real work of beauty. Drink with bubbling macaroni and cheese. You can thank me later." - Shanteh Wale ( Wine Pilot)

95 points - "The 2023 Artus Chardonnay represents everything the Purus is not: full malolactic fermentation, toasty oak, Gingin clone. It is big, and it is often rambunctious in its opulence. Here, within the confines of the excellent and cool 2023 season, those more overt characteristics feel tamed, restrained and kept in check. This is all about ripe yellow peach, taut citrus notes, briny acidity, lush phenolics and powerful fruit intensity. On the palate, the acidity is juicy and chewy, and the mouth provides a full sensory experience—one to chew, to think on and to taste. I like this Artus through the lens of this cool-season harness very much indeed. Crushed and salted nuts linger on the finish. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." - Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

95 points - "Rich lime, peach, a fair clip of toasty spicy oak and struck match, salted pistachio and mint. It’s a powerful wine, lots of flavour and presence, a rich gloss to it, though it’s cut by bright citrus acidity, cloves and plenty of grip giving it a tactile intensity, nutty and tangy on a finish of excellent length. It’s Margaret River Chardonnay in full flight. Very good. Impressive wine." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
6 reviews
  • SH
    Siang Han T.
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    1 week ago
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    2022 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great value

    Good value at affordable prices!

  • MC
    Martin C.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
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    2022 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay
    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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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    3 years ago
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    Reviewing
    2022 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great Chardonnay

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

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.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Wine Pilot
The Wine Advocate
The Wine Front
Critic Score 95
96
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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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