Domaine Naturaliste Purus Chardonnay 2023

Tasting Notes

🔹 Colour – Pale straw with vibrant green hues.

🔹 Aromas – White pear, jasmine, wet granite, and a touch of saline.

🔹 Palate – Lively citrus notes of grapefruit, white peach, and lime, balanced by a delicate minerality and soft texture.

🔹 Finish – Crisp and refreshing with a lingering mineral finish.

Food Pairings 🍴

🔹 Grilled Seafood – Perfect with snapper or barramundi, balancing the richness of the fish.

🔹 Chicken with Herbs – Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or herb-infused chicken dishes.

🔹 Soft Cheeses – A great match for creamy cheeses like brie or camembert.

🔹 Vegetable Dishes – Try it with vegetable risotto or grilled asparagus.

Awards

⭐ 93 Points – James Halliday – A sophisticated, elegant Chardonnay with balance and a beautiful mineral edge.

⭐ Gold Medal – 2024 Wine Show – Praised for its purity, elegance, and complexity.

Winemaking & Natural Practices 🍷

🔹 Sustainably Farmed – Grapes are grown in the cool southern end of Margaret River with canopy management to promote optimal flavour development.

🔹 Minimal Intervention – Crafted to preserve the purity and fresh character of the fruit and region.

Storage & Serving Tips

🔹 Best Serving Temperature – 10–12°C to highlight freshness and complexity. Allow to breathe slightly if stored in the fridge.

🔹 Storage – Best enjoyed now, but will evolve for the next 5-8 years.

🔹 Decanting – Not necessary, but can enhance aromatic expression when allowed to open up.

FAQ 🤔

❓ What makes this Chardonnay different from others?
It stands out with its balance of freshness, minerality, and subtle textural complexity, with a distinct saline edge from the terroir.

❓ Why is it called ‘Purus’?
‘Purus’ translates to ‘pure’ in Latin, representing the purity of fruit and pristine growing conditions of the vineyard.

❓ What is the mineral edge in the wine?
The mineral edge comes from the soil and maritime influence, giving it a crisp, fresh character reminiscent of wet stone.

Additional Info

🔹 Grape Variety – 100% Chardonnay
🔹 Region – Margaret River, Western Australia
🔹 Alcohol – 13.0% ABV | 7.8 Standard Drinks
🔹 Cellaring Potential – Best enjoyed now, but will develop further over the next 5-8 years.
🔹 Closure – Screwcap
🔹 Maturation – Aged in French oak barrels with partial malolactic fermentation for added texture and complexity.