Arrogant frog - Domaines Paul Mas

Château Arrogant Frog

The emblematic mascot of Domaines Paul Mas: generous, expressive and accessible Southern wines, in AOP Limoux and IGP Pays d'Oc. A château born in 2005 near Gaja-et-Villedieu (hinterland of the Limouxin), around twenty hectares at 150-200 m, with organic and biodynamic cuvees.

Provocative without being pretentious, accessible without being simplistic, Arrogant Frog is much more than a range of wines: it is a state of mind. In just a few years, this mischievously arrogant frog has become the emblematic mascot of Domaines Paul Mas, proving that you can talk about wine seriously without ever taking yourself too seriously.

Arrogant Frog Cabernet / Merlot

Red - IGP Pays d'Oc (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)

The signature red blend: generous and fruity, on black fruits and a supple frame. A wine of immediate pleasure, readable and convivial, true to the Arrogant Frog spirit.

Arrogant Frog Syrah / Viognier

Red - IGP Pays d'Oc (Syrah, Viognier)

A spicy, fragrant Southern red, where Viognier brings a floral touch to the Syrah: roundness, fruit and generosity, in a sunny, accessible style.

Arrogant Frog Chardonnay / Viognier

White - IGP Pays d'Oc (Chardonnay, Viognier)

A fresh, aromatic white, on white flowers and white-fleshed fruits: balanced, supple and easy to share, as an aperitif or at the table.

The BIO cuvees

Red & Chardonnay White - IGP Pays d'Oc, organic and biodynamic

Proof that a pleasure wine can also be committed: an organic red and an organic Chardonnay, farmed organically and biodynamically. Fruit and freshness, with respect for the living on top.

Arrogant Frog Réserve

Red - Languedoc-Roussillon

The frog's more accomplished cuvee: a structured, concentrated red, deeper and more refined, showing the oenological seriousness hidden behind the playful label.

Arrogant Frog Tutti Frutti

White, Rosé & Red - IGP Pays d'Oc

The most joyful, uninhibited range: a white, a rosé and a red Tutti Frutti, cut out for immediate pleasure, crunchy fruit and simple moments among friends.

The free, joyful spirit of the South, direct from the estate

A state of mind above all

Born as the mascot of Domaines Paul Mas, the arrogant frog proves that a wine can be good, well made and joyful, without complicated discourse or elitist codes. Fruit, freshness and generosity, in red, white and rosé, with organic and biodynamic cuvees.

Why do accessible wines like Arrogant Frog play a key role in the democratisation of French wine?

Accessible, well-made wines like Arrogant Frog help to lift the cultural and psychological barriers often associated with French wine. Thanks to a readable style, affordable prices and an assumed identity, they make it easier for the general public to enter the world of wine, in France and internationally, while showcasing winemaking savoir-faire and the quality of the Southern terroirs.

What is Arrogant Frog?

Much more than a range of wines: a state of mind. Provocative without being pretentious, accessible without being simplistic, this mischievously arrogant frog has become the emblematic mascot of Domaines Paul Mas. A demonstration that you can talk about wine seriously without ever taking yourself too seriously.

Where is Château Arrogant Frog located?

Near the village of Gaja-et-Villedieu, in the hinterland of the Limouxin (Aude), around a hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean. The vineyard covers around twenty hectares, at an altitude between 150 and 200 metres.

When was Château Arrogant Frog born?

In 2005. A place worthy of the character was needed: Château Arrogant Frog was born to give an anchor to a mascot that had become cult, in the hinterland of the Limouxin.

What is the terroir of Château Arrogant Frog?

At 150-200 metres of altitude and around a hundred kilometres from the Mediterranean, the vineyard benefits from a more temperate climate, marked by oceanic influences, ideal for preserving freshness, balance and aromatic expression. The soils are clay-limestone, mixed with gravels, schists and clays, ensuring regular feeding of the vine and homogeneous ripening.

Which grape varieties make up the vineyard?

Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Mauzac and Syrah, aged from 11 to 33 years. Controlled yields, around 45 hl/ha, and a planting density of 6,000 vines per hectare guarantee concentrated grapes, perfectly suited to aromatic, balanced wines.

Does Arrogant Frog offer organic wines?

Yes: the range includes organic and biodynamic cuvees, notably an organic red and an organic Chardonnay in IGP Pays d'Oc. Proof that a pleasurable, accessible wine can also be committed, with respect for the living.

What are the Arrogant Frog cuvees?

The range comes in single-varietals and blends, in AOP Limoux and IGP Pays d'Oc: Arrogant Frog Cabernet/Merlot and Syrah/Viognier (reds), Chardonnay/Viognier (white), the BIO cuvees (red and Chardonnay), Arrogant Frog Réserve, and the joyful Tutti Frutti range (white, rosé, red).

What is the Tutti Frutti range?

The most joyful, uninhibited range of Arrogant Frog: a white, a rosé and a red Tutti Frutti in IGP Pays d'Oc, cut out for immediate pleasure, crunchy fruit and simple moments to share.

Is Arrogant Frog a quality wine despite its humorous label?

Yes: behind its playful appearance, Arrogant Frog hides real oenological savoir-faire. Serious in substance, light in form, it offers expressive, generous and consistent wines at accessible prices. An ideal gateway for the general public and a knowing wink to seasoned enthusiasts.

What is the link between Arrogant Frog and Domaines Paul Mas?

Arrogant Frog is the emblematic mascot of Domaines Paul Mas, the great Languedoc house founded by Jean-Claude Mas. It embodies his uninhibited vision of French wine: pleasure, conviviality, sunshine in the glass and the taste for sharing, without complicated discourse.

Can you buy the Arrogant Frog wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the joyful spirit of the South

Château Arrogant Frog - the emblematic mascot of Domaines Paul Mas: generous, accessible Southern wines, in AOP Limoux and IGP Pays d'Oc. A château born in 2005 near Gaja-et-Villedieu, around twenty hectares at 150-200 m, with organic and biodynamic cuvees.

Arrogant Frog Cabernet/Merlot, Syrah/Viognier, Chardonnay/Viognier, BIO cuvees (red and Chardonnay), Arrogant Frog Réserve and the Tutti Frutti range (white, rosé, red)