Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2023 from Bruce Dukes in Margaret River’s cool southern Karridale is a luxurious, old‑world‑inspired Chardonnay that oozes class and confidence. Packed with intensely flavoured Gin Gin clone fruit and serious winemaking, this Artus Chardonnay 2023 walks that perfect line between power and precision, ideal for Chardonnay tragics.

In the glass it’s all nectarine, peach and poached pear layered with marzipan, candied pecan, caramelised pineapple, roasted cashew and a lick of struck‑match flint. The palate is creamy and glossy yet sliced by racy grapefruit and lemon curd acidity, finishing long, nutty and savoury with beautiful saline drive and flinty complexity.

This is a killer food wine – think roast chook with crispy skin, grilled salmon or lobster in lemon butter, even nutty comté and washed‑rind cheeses. Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2023 absolutely over‑delivers for serious drinkers and will thrive in cellar or on the table.