Erik Gabrielson

The Mas, 5 hectares of vines located on a beautiful and captivating 40 hectare terroir between Montpeyroux and Saint-Jean-de-Fos, was almost in ruins when Erik Gabrielson fell in love with its energy and realized the potential it held to create his own estate and a little piece of paradise: he immediately started the conversion to biodynamic viticulture. The decision to wait three years and make his first vintage in 2009 was essential to ensure that the soil and grapes were healthy and free of chemicals. The ecosystem began to regenerate, insects and small animals returned to the vines. The history of the Mas dates back to the 13th century and is told in the village of Philipe le Bel. The previous owner sold his grapes to the cooperative cellar and did not produce in his own name. We officially founded our estate when we bought the house and the vineyards. This domain is the story of the elaboration of a new wine in 50 year old vines. The Vin de France label, not the A.O.C. label, allows us to be free in the blending of wines and to produce single varietal wines. I grew up in Sweden, but I developed a love for the different French wine regions when I was a young student. It was also during frequent summer stays in Mèze at our vacation home, that I developed a love for the Languedoc and its inspiring landscapes.