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Before becoming a wine grower, Alain Drivon was a croupier, then a casino manager. When he planted his vines in the sands of the Petite Camargue in the 1990s, the phrase that had set the rhythm of his life became the name of the estate: the Mas des Jeux, the “house of games”.

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A bottle of Mas des Jeux facing the sea
A father, a daughter, a terroir

Two generations, one shared passion

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    The 1990s

    Alain’s gamble

    A former croupier and casino manager, Alain Drivon changed tables: he settled in Saint-Laurent-d’Aigouze, in the heart of the Petite Camargue, and took a gamble on vines planted in sand. “Faites vos jeux”, place your bets, never left him: it is the name he gave his estate.

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    The terroir

    Sand, salt and wind

    Over 90% sea sand, no clay or silt, and the influence of the Mediterranean: a terroir like no other. The estate chose organic farming and respect for this exceptional landscape. Merlot, Grenache, Viognier and Carignan take on a bright, saline character here.

  3. 3
    Passing it on

    Laura takes up the torch

    Just as passionate about this world, Laura, Alain’s daughter, took over the family estate. She has taken the Mas wines far beyond the estate: three shops in Aigues-Mortes and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the markets, the cottages among the vines and a fine food shop stocked by neighbouring producers.

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    Today

    Three wines, one of each colour

    A gris, a white and a red, all organic, dressed in flamingo, bull or horse labels. The 2023 Cuvée Prestige scored 88/100 in the Gault&Millau guide.

Mas des Jeux wines at sunset
Organic wines from the sands

A terroir made of sea sand

Wine growers for two generations, we farm the terroir of the Sables de Camargue wines: over 90% raw mineral sand, brought in by the sea and the wind, with no clay or silt.

With this singular terroir, we make quality wine, exclusively organic, with respect for nature. The climate, between Mediterranean influences and the nearby hills, gives our wines a distinctive maritime expression: that is the originality of their character.

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Our three wines from the sands

Mas des Jeux Gris

IGP Sable de Camargue · Organic · 60% Grenache, 30% Merlot, 10% Carignan

Tasting notes

Pale colour with a hint of salmon, a very delicate nose with aromas of clementine, white peach and small red berries, a delicate, elegant and lightly tangy palate.

Pairings

Aperitif, summer salads, paellas, barbecues, stuffed squid, grilled fish

Winemaking

  • Night-time machine harvest, destemmed and crushed
  • Gentle pneumatic pressing with separation of the juices
  • Static settling at 12 °C for 36 hours
  • Each grape variety fermented separately at 14-15 °C for 20 days
  • Aged in vats on fine lees for 6 months with regular stirring
  • Blended, then filtered before bottling
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Mas des Jeux White

IGP Sable de Camargue · Organic · 100% Viognier

Tasting notes

Pale gold colour, aromas of pear, fresh apricot and lemon on the nose, a round, rich and fruity palate.

Pairings

Aperitif, monkfish tail with garlic and parsley, zarzuela, cheeses

Winemaking

  • Night-time machine harvest, destemmed and crushed
  • Gentle pneumatic pressing with separation of the juices
  • Static settling at 12 °C for 36 hours
  • Fermentation at 17 °C for 21 days
  • Aged in vats on fine lees for 6 months with regular stirring
  • Filtered before bottling
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Mas des Jeux Red

IGP Sable de Camargue · Organic · 100% Merlot

Tasting notes

Ruby colour, aromas of strawberry and spice, a supple palate with finely lifted tannins. Drink now or keep a little longer.

Pairings

Charcuterie, grilled bull rib steak, cheeses

Winemaking

  • Night-time machine harvest, destemmed, crushed and put into vats cold
  • 24-hour cold pre-fermentation maceration
  • Fermentation at 24 °C for 15 days to bring out the fruit
  • Gentle extraction, short and regular pump-overs
  • 10-day malolactic fermentation
  • Aged in vats for 6 months, filtered before bottling
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The barrel collection

Handmade art barrels

We give old oak casks a second life. Glitter, paint and fine gold leaf: each barrel is a one-off piece, in a world of bullfighting, gypsies, Andalusia and the Virgin of Guadalupe.

They are for sale, and for hire for your weddings, seminars and birthdays: €50.00 per barrel, delivery and collection included within 30 km of Aigues-Mortes (deposit cheque required).

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Barrels hand-decorated by the Mas des Jeux