Arrogant Frog

Arrogant Frog - Top Wines with Humor

The "Arrogant Frog" is a humorous and accessible brand from the Domaine Paul Mas. The wines come from the sunny hills of Languedoc, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Hérault. Winemaker Jean-Claude Mas dispels the stereotype that the French lack a sense of humor with his winery. He also showcases where the best wines in the world originate from.

The name Arrogant Frog plays with the cliché of the French being snobbish. It is combined with the English nickname for the French: "Frogs." Arrogant Frog embodies everything that is important to the French: good food, culture, the nation, and of course, good wine.

Arrogant Frog - fruit, fruit, fruit

Jean-Claude Mas sums up his wines with these words: fruit, fruit, fruit. They are certainly French but are understood all over the world.

The Vineyards and Terroir of Domaine Paul Mas

The arrogant frog was born in the Hérault Valley in southern France's Languedoc, not far from the small town of Pézenas. This town inspired the famous playwright Molière and is only a half-hour drive from the Mediterranean coast.

The vineyards of Les Domaines Paul Mas are traditionally planted with grape varieties typical of the region.

• Syrah
• Grenache
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Carignan
• Cinsault

The proportion of white wines is smaller than red wines, but they have been deeply rooted in the Languedoc for a long time.

• Viognier
• Marsanne
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay

The vines grow on the gravelly, clay-laden limestone terraces of the Hérault Valley. And on the fossil-laden limestone hills, which reveal a beautiful view of the Thau Lake.

Vinification under Jean-Claude Mas

The exchange within the winery team, constant tastings, and perfect cellar hygiene are essential to produce French top wines. The goal is for the white and red wines under the Arrogant Frog label to reflect the terroir. They should possess fruit, body, elegance, and style. The team around enologist Jean-Claude Mas is the decisive and most important factor in the winemaking process. All wines, from fermentation to bottling, are controlled by the “Humble Winemaker,” as he calls himself.

Jean-Claude Mas is a winemaker in the fourth generation. A story from his childhood is often recounted. At just 3 years old, he wandered away from his mother during the grape harvest. He walked the 2-kilometer path from the vineyard to the cellar. He wanted to help his father and grandfather with pressing and winemaking. Since then, his interest and passion for wine have never waned.

In the early 90s, Jean-Claude dealt with wines like Château du Pape Clément or Château Talbot from Bordeaux. He worked here for 4 years. These experiences were and are crucial for his approach today with grapes from Languedoc. In 1995, he returned to his roots. Jean-Claude Mas is considered one of the pioneers of the "new Languedoc" or the "new age" of wine in France. He is one of those advocating for the restoration of the status of the region, where the wine culture is over 2000 years old.

The Arrogant Frog Wines

Arrogant Frog stands for accessible, fruit-forward wines with incredible value for money.