Proud of our french roots, we often imagine this cute hippo decorating the royal gardens of Marie-Antoinette and even becoming the French national emblem ! We selected the grapes for our FAT BASTARD Pinot Noir in the heart of the rich terroir of Languedoc (South of France). After tasting hundreds of barrel samples, one fine day, upon tasting a wine from a Chardonnay barrel that was left on lees, Thierry knew that they had finally found something special and he proclaimed that it was a real “fat bastard". He was working with his friend Guy Anderson, attempting to craft a unique wines from Southern France. After a decade of world travel, Thierry Boudinaud returned to France in 1998 as head winemaker at Gabriel Meffre. More than 80 years later, the family business has built on its strong foundations and has established its reputation as a leading Winery in the southern Rhone Valley.įAT BASTARD, an international succes. Her skills have also made her a name throughout the profession, particularly in the area of wine bottle capping and corking.The story of the Gabriel Meffre Winery began in 1936, when Gabriel and his wife, both passionate about wine, created their ‘Négociant-Vinificateur’ business in Gigondas. Thanks to her unique knowledge, she has obtained more than 100 medals, several 4- and 5-star ratings, and special mentions for her wines in all the major wine competitions and top wine magazines. Commitment and passion are the driving forces that have enabled her to rise to this challenge for the past 20 years. 150g Burger, spicy mayo, beef brisket, aged Tindur cheese, tomatoes and onion served with tomato relish, pickled jalapeno, pickles and french fries. With this in mind, she regularly visits the Languedoc vineyards, meeting with the winegrowers and seeking out wines that satisfy her rigorous demands.Īs someone who feels strongly about protecting the environment, Véronique raises the issue of sustainable development with winegrowers and always strives to respect the land and the grape varieties as much as possible during the winemaking process. Crusted chickend strips with BBQ sauce, french fries and blue cheese dip. When crafting FAT bastard, the objective of Véronique and her team remains the same: never make the slightest compromise on quality. It is no wonder that Time magazine has referred to FAT bastard as, “Wine for the anti-snob.”
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Produced in partnership with Gabriel Meffre and crafted from the low-yielding vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, the wine is remarkably full bodied with a vibrant, fruit-forward style. She joined Gabriel Meffre as oenologist in charge of quality before becoming head winemaker. In 1991, Véronique Torcolacci obtained her degree in oenology from the University of Toulouse. He didn’t know what to expect, but when he and Guy tried the wine, Thierry exclaimed, with a strong French accent, ”Now zat iz what you call eh Phet bast-ard!” This very British expression perfectly described the wine’s wonderful color and round, rich palate, so that’s what they named it. The Hut Liquors has worked to ensure great selection. It started out as an experiment Thierry had going in the back of his cellar, leaving a barrel “on the lees” (yeast cells). The Hut Liquors serving the City of Oak Grove Kentucky & Clarksville Tennessee for more than 30 years. Good friends Thierry (renowned French winemaker) and Guy (British wine industry rebel) created FAT bastard almost by accident.
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