COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Fat Bastard
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fat Bastard is a remarkably successful, tongue-in-cheek brand created by winemaker Thierry Boudinaud and his friend Guy Anderson. The brand was born when tasting wines from barrel; Thierry proclaimed one particularly rich, round wine to be a 'fat bastard'—a British slang term of endearment for something big and bold. This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Côtes de Gascogne in Southwest France, a region celebrated for its fresh, aromatic, and highly approachable white wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The brand name originated when winemaker Thierry Boudinaud tasted a yeast-contact wine and exclaimed it was a 'fat bastard'.
Fact 02
The Côtes de Gascogne region is famous not only for crisp white wines but also as the home of Armagnac brandy.
Fact 03
The distinctive yellow hippo on the label has made this one of the most recognizable wine brands in the retail market.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested in the cool early morning hours to preserve their delicate primary fruit aromas and prevent oxidation. Upon arrival at the winery, they undergo a gentle pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is kept on its fine lees for a short period to add a touch of texture and complexity before being filtered and bottled early to retain its vibrant, crisp character.
