Château de Sabazan, Saint Mont 0.75L 13%, 1998 vintage case - 6 bottles; Located in the heart of southwest France, the vineyards of Plaimont stretch from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the hills and valleys of Gascony, encompassing an exceptionally rich terroir. Thousands of winemakers defend the ideals of the cooperative and are committed to managing their vineyards with respect for both the environment and their own time-honored traditions. Château de Sabazan, in the Saint Mont appellation, is located in the medieval village of Sabazan, near Aignan. Work in the vineyard dictates the seasonal rhythm of life for the village's one hundred and fifty or so residents, who live between a 13th century Romanesque church and the Château, which was rebuilt in the 15th century from stones dating back to the 13th century. In 1987, Plaimont produced wines from the Château de Sabazan harvest for the first time, and five young local winemakers were given the responsibility of managing the vineyard in an attempt to improve the socio-economic situation of this village, which was otherwise doomed to desolation. Estimated price: £910-1000
