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 : 25% Chardonnay, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 4% Viognier, 30% Colombard, 8% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Muscat sec
Pays d’Oc – Indication Géographique Protégée
Vineyard profile
8 to 31 year-old vines. Cordon de Royat (Chardonnay only)/Guyot Double pruning.
Soil type : Clayey-limestone deeper cool soil
Harvest : Mechanical at night to avoid oxidation.
Average yield : 70 hl/ha
Wine characteristics
– Alcohol 13%
– Sugar 3.5g/l
– Total Acidity 3,9 g/l
– pH 3,35
Vinification process
Destemming of the grape, each grape variety is vinified separately, partly skin contact on Sauvignon and Colombard, low temperature racking at 10°C.
3 to 5 weeks fermentation under controlled temperatures (17°C) with selected yeasts. Aged on lees for 3 months in stainless steel vat with regular “batonnage” (stirring of the lees).
Winemaker’s comments
Colour : Bright gold yellow with green tints
Nose : elegant with a quintessence of passion fruit, white peach, white currants some herbaceous notes.
Palate : Fresh and vivid, rich on the middle palate with a good fruity length.
Cellaring : This wine is made to be enjoyed in its youth. Will age well up to 3 years.
Food pairing : 10 to 12°C preferably with seafood and fish dishes, sushi and sashimi, white meats, light meals, blue cheeses, and fruit desserts. This wine will also be very enjoyable alone as a relaxing drink.
