Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2023 nebbiolo-dalba the Haut Coustias was always

the Haut Coustias was always the Alary brothers’ tour de force—the most distinctive wine of the Domaine (even if we often rate Les Douyes just as highly)

The vigor and structure counterbalance one another to deliver energy and persistence in a deliciously classical Malbec

and honeysuckle

vibrant and finessed

dark fruit cake

Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2023 nebbiolo-dalba the Haut Coustias was always96pts Ray Jordan "Plenty happening in this funky and wild expression of Chardonnay. On the nose, an intense combination of butterscotch, roasted cashew and lemon curd with vanilla bean lift revel. The palate is layered with a complete maze and intricate weave of flavours reflecting the initial aromas. And then a minerally finish completes a very good wine. Artus is an artistic translation of our local Gin Gin clone into wine. It is a provocative,