Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire 2005

Pale gold with a fine, unrelenting bead threading upward through the glass. White peach, crushed herb, and an oyster-shell lift give the nose something airy and tensile, delicate without being insubstantial. Tight, bright acidity keeps the creaminess in check, with citrus peel and orchard fruit riding over a stony, chalky foundation. Medium-bodied and focused rather than broad, it finishes long and clean, a faint briny note lingering just long enough to invite another pour. Drink now through 2030.