Best known for his humorous Arrogant Frog brand, Jean-Claude Mas is a key figure in the Languedoc region, producing 22 million bottles of wine a year, and tirelessly promoting the area around the globe. Listen to us chat about his new book on rural luxury, taekwondo, vintage cars and the influence that Italy and the United States have had on his winemaking philosophy.

To read more about Jean-Claude’s wines, have a look at his website. You can also follow him on Instagram @paulmaswines

Don’t forget, Cork Talk is now available on Spotify as well as on my website. You can listen to this week’s episode, plus my back catalogue of interviews with some of the world’s most extraordinary wine figures.