Paolo Bea Umbria Bianco 'Santa Chiara' 2021 Burgundy Les Argillers sits on the

Les Argillers sits on the upper reaches of the slope of Saint-Aubin

It shows a balance and purity of fruit that is especially attractive compared to the many over-ripe and heavily extracted wines found in the Southern Rhône

there is firm acidity that is balanced by several grams of residual sugar

silken texture and subdued tannins—a quintessential Volnay

While perhaps less honeyed and floral than the Clos des Oratoriens bottling in some vintages

Paolo Bea Umbria Bianco 'Santa Chiara' 2021 Burgundy Les Argillers sits on theSanta Chiara, Umbria Bianco: A white wine produced from Grechetto, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Garganega, in approximately equal proportions, planted in the Pagliaro vineyard, a site with alternating layers of gravel and clay at 1300 feet above sea level with both east and southwest facing parcels. After crushing, the juice spends at least two weeks macerating on its lees; sulfur is never added. Fermentation occurs in small stainless steel