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The Mas, 9 hectares of vines situated 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 it. The Mas is located in the heart of the village of Saint-Jean-de-Fos.
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Le Mas, is an almost ruined estate when Erik falls under its charm and sees all its potential. He created his own estate and immediately began biodynamic viticulture. By producing natural wines, he seeks to maintain as much as possible the integrity and identity of each grape variety to allow them to express themselves individually.
The Mas, 5 hectares of vineyards located on a beautiful and captivating 40 hectare terroir between Montpeyroux and Saint-Jean-de-Fos, was almost in ruins when Erik Gabrielson fell under its spell 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.
Our approach is very simple: it consists in maintaining as much as possible the integrity and identity of each grape variety to allow them to express themselves individually, hence the importance of being labeled Vin de France. Our approach is obviously different because of my lack of winegrowing background, I have to create my own history and not perpetuate someone else's history. Being a winemaker is about creating something concrete, fresh and exciting from the treasures that Nature offers us, it is a holistic experience for me. My passion dates back to my university studies, when I used my university scholarship to buy Bordeaux wines en primeur! Then in 2003, I read an article about Bernard Bellahsen, a winemaker who worked his vineyards with horses and produced natural wine for over 20 years. My curiosity was piqued and I visited his estate and tasted wine with him... I was amazed by the energy and complexity his wine gave off, it was a revelation for me in the way I appreciate wine. It made me understand that being a winemaker means respecting nature, the soil and the grapes, in order to transform what it gives us in the most honest and natural way possible.