Domaine La Colombette's 1999 Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Pays du Coteaux du Libron offers up aromas reminiscent of a freshly mown lawn as well as citrus fruit. Light-bodied, expressive, and juicy, it exhibits appealing grapefruit-like flavors in its fresh, lively character. Drink it over the next 6-12 months.Importer: Daniel Johnnes/Jeroboam Wines, New York, NY; (212) 625-2505.

One of the better Sauvignons under the vin de pays designation, this crisp, honeyed, melony wine offers a lovely perfume, medium body, ripe fruit, and a clean, pure, fresh finish. It is ideal for drinking over the next 8-12 months.Importer: Daniel Johnnes, Jeroboam Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 374-9415

The 1995 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent wine. It possesses a California-like tropical fruit, honeyed melon personality, with ripe flavors, medium body, and gobs of fruit. Drink it over the next year.I have written about Domaine de la Colombette in the past, and I am pleased to note that the current releases confirm this estate's high quality. The reasonable prices should not be ignored, particularly by readers looking for a fine value.Jeroboam Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 374-9415; fax (212) 925-6474

There are few $8 Sauvignons as fine as Colombette's 1993 Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Pays-Coteaux du Libron. It reveals a textbook herb, melony, and fruit-scented nose, ripe, tasty, medium-bodied flavors, excellent purity, and a dry, lively finish. Drink it over the next year for its fragrance and charm. Looking for outstanding wine bargains? This excellent 48-acre estate near the city of Bezier in the Languedoc-Roussillon region is turning out terrific wines at bargain-basement prices.Importer: a Daniel Johnnes Selection, Jeroboam Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 374-9415.

Fresh and lovely, with a round and full texture; nice grassy and orange peel flavors. Drink now. -