When you're knocking around in your jeans, and you could toy with a Chardonnay from Nimes, for about ten bucks this wine doesn't suck, you might even say it screams; "What a deal".
For a lot of folks their first exposure to Fat Bastard is being on the giving or receiving end of a "white elephant" gift. But when tasted, most are surprised to find the wine is mighty fine. Thierry Boudinaud is Head Winemaker, and Guy Anderson is the "whack to the side of the head". Together they invented the product and concept which has literally defined casual French wine, a category which would have seemed an oxymoron before the Fat Bastard was born some 10 years ago.
Legend has it that upon tasting a certain lot of 100% Chardonnay, sourced from the Languedoc-Roussillon region north of Nimes, barrel aged 4 months on the lees (yeast bodies), there was an epiphany. "Thierry exclaimed now zat iz what you call eh phet bast-ard. Guy laughed with a belly laugh you could clearly hear in the neighboring town." They never looked back.
Color: Light lemon gold. Aromas: Pear, starfruit, cold blossoms and hints of oak spice. Light-bodied and rounded off a bit, the tart apple, oily citrus and lightly nutty spicy flavors finish crisp dry and refreshing.
Excellent value ($9). Closure: Composite "Neocork". Alcohol content: 13.5%
Peter Click must be credited for recognizing the birth of a phenomenon, and bringing the Fat Bastard to droves of awaiting Americans.
Winewaves reviewed the 2004 vintage of Fat Bastard Chardonnay.
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Trying to locate retailers in Southern California.
Posted by: Lee Coviello | April 28, 2007 at 12:11 PM
Where can we buy Fat Bastard wine in Michigan (Detroit suburban area)? Was given a bottle as a gift and we love it!!
Posted by: Virginia Janusis | September 14, 2007 at 09:01 AM
I saw the name and was instantly intrigued. The best Chard I ever tasted... I look for it everywhere I go shopping at. Your company is outstanding!
Posted by: Carmen Clancy | October 20, 2007 at 12:27 AM
I have recently been in the Us and tried this wine. Could you please tell me if I can buy this in the UK
Posted by: Carmel Davies | November 29, 2007 at 07:46 AM
New to this but....should i chill "Fat Bastard" chardonay or serve at room temp.???
Thank You in advance,
Pat
Posted by: Patrick Walsh | July 08, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Where in the UK can I purchase the Fat Bastard?
Discocered it in B C Canada three weeks ago
Posted by: DR.Worthington | August 02, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Can you buy Fat bastrad win ein the uk and if you can where from
Can you buy it over the internet and get to sent to a address ?
Can any one help
Cheers
nick
Posted by: Nick selby | September 12, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Your prayers will be answered here:
http://www.fatbastardwine.com/find-our-wines.php
http://www.fatbastardwine.com/find-our-international.php
Posted by: Jens Poulsen | October 01, 2008 at 02:50 PM
i cant belive this!!! fat bastard? but you're don't fat anymore... xDD
can i buy this online?
Posted by: sdjrp | October 24, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Where can I find Fat Bastard Wine in Australia?
is it possible to have it delivered to Australia?
Posted by: Karina | November 06, 2008 at 07:57 PM
we love your fat bastard chardonnay and had gotten it at Bev Mo in Brea, cal but theydon't carry it any more. WHERE can I get a case of it?! We served it on my husband's 70th birthday and each guest went home with a bottle. FUN! Now I want more and can't find it! Help! We live in Whittier, cal. THANKS!
Posted by: shirley hawkins | October 15, 2009 at 05:09 PM