Arrogant Frog
Pinot Noir
Jean-Claude Mas, first-generation winemaker, fourth generation grape grower, and owner of Les Domaines Paul Mas, is a leader in fine winemaking in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Since taking the helm of the family winery in 2000, he has prioritized sourcing the highest quality grapes from twelve privately-owned estates and premier growers in the Languedoc to make wines of authenticity and refinement. Within just a few years of its launch, Arrogant Frog has become the mascot of all the estates. Jean-Claude has shown that with creativity, expertise, and humor, the wines of the Languedoc find eager drinkers across the globe. Château Arrogant Frog encompasses 20 hectares of vineyards in Grand Cru Limoux, 15 of which are organically farmed and five are certified Terra Vitis. Despite their Old World roots, Arrogant Frog wines will appeal to more New World palates with fresh, bright fruit and unique varietal character.
Tasting Notes
This is what Pinot Noir tastes like without costing what Pinot Noir costs. Light color typical of France, meaning you can see through the glass as you drink the bottle. Pleasant aromatics full of wild strawberries and red cherries. Lifted acidity typical of Pinot Noir freshens the pallet, even if the medium bodied wine has a richness that appeals to even the heaviest of red wine lovers.
Cultivation
The 23 year old vines are planted on clay, limestone, and gravel soils. Vineyards managed with total respect to the environment.
Vinification
De-stemmed grapes spend three days macerating with skin contact at 50°F followed by fermentation at 77°F. An additional five days maceration follows before pressing. Only the first press is included in final wine.
Aging
Half of the wine is aged in new oak barrels for four months and the other half remains in stainless steel vats. The wine is blended and then spends an additional two months in vats prior to bottling.
APPELLATION
Pays d'Oc IGP
VARIETAL
100% Pinot Noir
ABV
13.5%
ALTITUDE
200-250 meters
SOIL
Clay and limestone, locally gritty
PHILOSOPHY
Sustainable
AVERAGE AGE
11-21 years