Fat bastard gets ‘Bubbly’

28/10/05 Fat bastard, the French wine phenomenon, has added a non-vintage Loire Valley Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine just in time for the holidays. This further compliments its already successful collection of wines by winemakers Thierry Boudinaud and Guy Anderson. In keeping with the Fat bastard theme, this bubbly offers top quality at a great price, retailing for a suggested $17.99 per 750 ml bottle. This limited production, methode traditionnelle sparkling wine is a blend of 50% Chenin Blanc and 50% Ugni Blanc and enjoys nine months of lees contact before disgorging.

The bubbly bastard is the latest addition to the Fat bastard portfolio of wines which debuted a Grand Reserve wine earlier this year. Winemaker Thierry Boudinaud says of the wine, "Fat bastard sparkling wine gives consumers a great quality bubbly with an unforgettable name and image that will uncork fun and add conversation to every special occasion." Described by Boudinaud as, "Pale, straw-colored, with a fine bead and floral notes, this sparkling wine is medium-dry with soft strawberry aromas and a rich, round mouthfeel. Its subtle floral and nutty notes in the aromas are reflected on the palate."

Fat bastard is a top-selling French brand with four varietals: Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Each wine is created in a vibrant, fresh, fruit-forward style. Since its launch in the United States in 1998, Fat bastard continues to be a consumer favorite as a result of consistent high-quality wine, its fun and memorable name, and consumer-friendly packaging. Today it is one of the top-selling French wine brands in the United States, and was recently named one of the Hot Brands by Impact Magazine, an industry authority.

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