Within a couple of years, Arrogant Frog has made itself the mascot of our Estates. The humble winemaker shows that with creativity, know-how and a sense of humour, one can make Southern French wines shine around the world and give pure pleasure, at a reasonable price! Arrogant Frog represents our South of France “Art de Vivre”. Château Arrogant Frog is made out of 20 hectares (50 acres) in the Limoux grand cru. The Arrogant Frog cuvées are Château Arrogant Frog, Arrogant Frog reserve, as well as single varietal or blends.
Grape varieties: : Grenache (30%), Syrah (45%), Mourvèdre (25%)
Pays d’Oc –Indication Géographique Protégée
Vineyard profile
Soil type: Limestone and chalk for the Grenache and Syrah, and deep limestone and gravel for the Mourvèdre.
Harvest: mechanical at night in order to avoid premature oxidation.
Average yield: 44 hl/ha
The Wine
– Alcohol: 13,4%
– Sugar: 4g/l
– Total Acidity : 3,1g/l
– pH: 3,7
Vinification
Grape selection. Grape destemming, separate vinification for each type of grape. Fermentation lasted 4 days for the Grenache and Mourvèdre and 5 for the Syrah at a maximum temperature of 28°C. Traditional maceration for the 3 varieties (around 14 days).
We only use stainless steel vats and lined new cement vats under temperature control.
The wine was aged in 80% American oak barrels (35% new, 65% 1 and 2 year-old) and 20% in 1 year-old French oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Colour : intense ruby red with garnet tints.
Nose : Complex with blackberries, violet flowers and humidor aromas evolving toward spicy vanilla notes.
Palate : well balanced, opulent and soft with smooth tannins. Strong fruity character with a sweet fruit mouth feel. Rich and full bodied with a toasted finish.
Cellaring : Over 10 years.
Food pairing : best served with grilled red meat, pasta, game and soft cheeses
Serving temperature : 17°C.