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95
/ 100
Huon Hooke -
97
/ 100
Ray Jordan -
96
/ 100
Angus Hughson
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Western Australia, Margaret River
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"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 Hooke
97 / 100
"Adds another dimension to Dukes’ Purus chardonnay. The aim is to capture the rich texture of this variety and express it with a deeply layered complexity, while retaining that keen fresh minerally thread. Savoury butterscotch and crème brulee swirl through an engaging palate defined by a keen acid and a little grapefruit to close. Just a beautiful wine"
- Ray Jordan
96 / 100
"This 2022 Chardonnay made 100% from the Gingin clone is a powerful and modern expression offering nectarine and mango aromas with a strong line of toasty oak, accented by chalky complexity. Long and sleek, it delivers abundant levels of flavour with a charming exotic lift, the creamy texture kept in check by fine acidity. Expressive and already drinking well but will build in the bottle"
- Angus Hughson
Tasting Notes
Few wines capture the essence of Margaret River quite like Artus. An artistic expression of the local Gin Gin clone, this provocative and complex chardonnay is crafted to embody the seductive character of “old world” wines. The Artus boasts intense flavour development, nice tannins, and bright acidity. Fresh nectarine and candied pecan nut flavours to a symphony of poached pear and marzipan. Prepare to be impressed by this spectacular wine!
Gin Gin clone single vineyard Chardonnay. Cloudy juice, hand picked fruit whole-cluster pressed, wild yeasts full malo‐lactic fermentation. Matured for 10 months in 40% new medium toast French oak barriques.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity