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 Franch 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 variety : 100% Chardonnay
Pays d’Oc – Indication Géographique Protégée
The vine
18 to 28 years old vines with low yield
Soil type : Limestone with gravel.
Harvest : mechanical harvest at night in order to prevent from oxidation
Average yield : 45 hl/ha
The wine
– Alcohol : 13.5%
– Sugar : 2 g/l
– Total Acidity : 3.6 g/l
– pH : 3.4
Vinification
100% Chardonnay grape. Destemming of the grape, no skin contact, racking at 10°celsius. The wine ferment for 4 weeks with selected yeast: 80% in stainless steel vat and 20% in American oak barrels
Ageing: After the fermentation the wine is aged for 3 months on lees. The barrel fermented and aged wine is then blended with the stainless steel fermented and aged wine.
Tasting Notes
Colour : Bright gold yellow with straw yellow tints
Nose : Very elegant with a quintessence of pineapple, hazel nuts, lime-blossom and quince aromas with vanilla and toasted bread notes.
Palate : Rich and mellow with a very good acidity and a long persistence finishing on pineapple notes.
Cellaring : In the first 3 years you will enjoy its tropical fruit aromas which will then turn into more mineral and buttery aromas.
Food pairing : serve at 10°C with seafood and fish dishes, white meats and also Foie Gras, blue cheeses, tarts and fruit desserts. This wine will also be very enjoyable alone as a relaxing drink.