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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 \u201cArt de Vivre\u201d. Ch\u00e2teau Arrogant Frog is made out of 20 hectares (50 acres) in the Limoux grand cru. The Arrogant Frog cuv\u00e9es are Ch\u00e2teau Arrogant Frog, Arrogant Frog reserve, as well as single varietal or blends.<\/p>\n

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Grape varieties: :<\/strong> 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
\nPays d\u2019Oc \u2013 Indication G\u00e9ographique Prot\u00e9g\u00e9e<\/p>\n

The vine<\/strong><\/span>
\n15 to 25 year-old Cabernet and 16 to 25 year-old Merlot. The vines are managed with total respect to the ecological environment: Integrated Agriculture.
\nSoil type :<\/strong> Clay, limestone and gravels for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep clay, limestone and sand for the Merlot.
\nHarvest :<\/strong> Mechanical at night to protect from premature oxidation.
\nAverage yield :<\/strong> 60 hl\/ha<\/p>\n

The wine<\/strong><\/span>
\n– Alcohol 13,5 %
\n– Sugar 2.5g\/l
\n– Total Acidity : 3 g\/l
\n– pH : 3,7<\/p>\n

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Vinification<\/strong><\/span>
\nDestemming. Each grape variety is vinified separately. Skin contact at 10\u00b0C for 3 days. 6 day-fermentation at 24\/26\u00b0C with daily pumping-over followed by a\u00a015 day-maceration for the Cabernet and 12 days for the Merlot in temperature-controlled stainsless-steel vats (24\u00b0C maximum). Blending takes place in November prior to putting the wine in barrels. 25% of the blend is aged in new American oak barrel for 4 months. The other 75% are matured in stainless-steel vats. After taking the wine off the barrels we have aged it for a further 2 months in vats prior to bottling.<\/p>\n

Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/span>
\nColour :<\/strong> Intense ruby.
\nNose :<\/strong> Elegant and complex with aromas of ripe black fruits, blackcurrant leaf combined with spicy notes such as liquorice and vanilla.
\nPalate :<\/strong> A well-balanced wine with smooth tannins and a long finish.
\nCellaring :<\/strong> Keep up to 5 years.
\nFood pairing :<\/strong> Best served at 17\u00b0C with red meat, cheeses and barbecues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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