88
points
Domaine la Hitaire 2008 Hors Saison White (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$12
Fresh, with a satisfying blend of creamy and herbaceous. Apricot and citrus meld easily into the clean texture and apple skin finish. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
87
points
Domaine la Hitaire 2008 Les Tours White (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$11
Bone dry, almost shockingly so, but with the freshest acidity and crispest pure apple and citrus fruit. The flavor is tight, with intense fruitiness. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
85
points
Domaine la Hitaire 2007 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$12
This blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon results in a fat, soft style of wine. It definitely needs food, where its apples and cream flavors will fit well. The finish is crisp and attractive. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)
85
points
Domaine la Hitaire 2007 Les Tours White (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$9
If you want light, fresh wine, this fits the bill. It is crisp, with pear and spice flavors, just off-dry, but leaving lively acidity. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(2/1/2009)
85
points
Domaine la Hitaire 2005 Les Tours White (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$9
Floral, spicy, fresh, crisp, with delicious green fruit and citrus flavors: this is a lively light wine which makes a great aperitif. A blend of Ugni Blanc, Colombard (to give the floral character) and just 5% of Gros Manseng (for the richness and the spice), here's a wine that is just plain easy to drink. The Grassa family, who farm 2,100 acres of vines in…
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
84
points
Domaine la Hitaire 2005 Hors Saison Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne)
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$11
A pleasant blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this wine from the Grassa family in Gascony, south-west France, is in an easy-drinking style. There are soft flavors of almonds, green plums, nice light poised fruit.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)