2022 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Chardonnay

One of the best pound-for-pound Chardonnays you'll find in Margaret River.
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After 20 years observing the area, Bruce Dukes decided all the Chardonnays from Domaine Naturaliste would be crafted entirely from the Gin Gin clone.

This is his best value, early drinking Chardonnay. A wine that seriously over-delivers in the bang-for-your-buck stakes, it's built in a more fruit-forward style - ripe, but not too ripe, and balanced perfectly with a subtle hint of oak.

This is one of the best buys in all of Australian Chardonnay at the moment. You'd be mad not to.

A verve expression of our cool climate Chardonnay from the pristine south of Margaret River. Chardonnay is harvested at moderate ripeness to retain freshness and natural balance.

The embodiment of spring, perfume, texture, delicacy and personality.

91 Points - "Aromas of white peaches, orchid blossom, raw almonds and hints of praline. Medium-bodied and juicy on the palate with polished texture and clean acidity. Attractive and refreshing orchard fruit and a crunchy finish. Drink now. Screw cap" - James Suckling (James Suckling)

90 Points - "This 2022 Discovery Chardonnay is a savory, phenolic wine that leads with as much texture as it does fruit. It's a marvelous thing. You get loads of salted peach and brine alongside fennel and cumin seed, all of it shaped by textural tannins, with a nice, chalky finish." Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
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7 reviews
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Modern Chardonnay

    Smooth easy drinking

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Classic Margaret River Chardonnay

    Higher rated than price. Very drinkable

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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    VERY PLEASANT EVERY DAY CHARDONNAY

    Initial intense and somewhat sharp minerality softens after breathing for 30- 40mins making the wine more enjoyable.

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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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