Domaine Paul Mas / Arrogant Frog, Vin de Pays d’Oc (Languedoc, France) Pinot Noir 2009

 Unrepentant wine snobs may turn their noses up at the Arrogant Frog line of wines, but those who love a bargain as well as wine should be thrilled by them.  A sense of humor will add to the overall enjoyment of these wines too, for the genuinely witty Arrogant Frog goes way beyond the mindless critter labels that clutter up wine shop shelves.   But of course none of this really matters since what’s in the bottle is what counts, and honest oenophiles will not be disappointed by the quality of this $10 Pinot.  Lightly floral, it has a medium body, and is very dry except for a slight buzz of sweetness on the generous finish.  Aged 5 months in barrel plus an additional 2 months in bottle prior to its release, it’s a surprisingly sophisticated wine for this price range.