le FATbastard - Les Frères Bastards Rosé 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	le FATbastard
Country	France
Region	Vin de Pays
Subregion	Pays d'Oc
Varietal	Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Merlot
Vintage	2021
Sku	103883
Size	750ml
ABV	12.58%

le FATbastard Description

Good friends Thierry (renowned French winemaker) and Guy (British wine industry rebel) created FAT bastard almost by accident. It started out as an experiment Thierry had going in the back of his cellar, leaving a barrel “on the lees” (yeast cells). 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. In 1991, Véronique Torcolacci obtained her degree in oenology from the University of Toulouse. She joined Gabriel Meffre as oenologist in charge of quality before becoming head winemaker.

Location of Vineyard

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. It is no wonder that Time magazine has referred to FAT bastard as, “Wine for the anti-snob.”

Winemaking Philosophy

When crafting FAT bastard, the objective of Véronique and her team remains the same: never make the slightest compromise on quality. With this in mind, she regularly visits the Languedoc vineyards, meeting with the winegrowers and seeking out wines that satisfy her rigorous demands.

As 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. Commitment and passion are the driving forces that have enabled her to rise to this challenge for the past 20 years. 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. Her skills have also made her a name throughout the profession, particularly in the area of wine bottle capping and corking.

Introducing Les FRÈRES Bastards, a delightful collection from the creators of Fat bastard. With this carefully crafted GSM blend, we pay tribute to our Southern French heritage and the enduring friendship that unites our founders Thierry & Guy... the original Bastard Brothers.

About the Vineyard

The Vin de France appellation enable us to source the finest French grapes from the best growing zones: Right bank of the Rhône river, Provence & Languedoc-Roussillon, region for the Grenache noir & Syrah (clay & limestone soils), Languedoc hills for the Merlot (pebbles stones & limestone soils).

Wine Production

The grapes chosen come from zones where the juice to skin ratio is high, with thin skins and therefore less color. Direct-press process to limit color migration and favor a delicate rose-petal pink. Very low temperature ferments (54° to 57°F) and early bottling to capture aromatics and freshness.

Tasting Notes

Fresh red currant and cherry aromas along with a lively, juicy flavor of exotic fruit and a refreshing finish.

Food Pairing

Extremely versatile wine that is the popular guest of the wine world! Can be enjoyed with a wide variety of preparations such as salads, seafood, grilled vegetables, roast chicken and spicy pasta dishes, and even meat-based recipes.

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