Collection: Fat Bastard

Fat Bastard Wines was the brainchild of Guy Anderson and Thierry Boudinaud. Launched in 1998, the brand was almost created by accident and came about when Boudinaud tasted a barrel of experimental Chardonnay that Thierry had left on lees for an extended maturation - "Now that is what you call a Fat Bastard!" Both Guy and Thierry agreed that ‘this great nectar’ had to be shared with the world, and so Fat Bastard Wines was born.

What types of wine does Fat Bastard produce?

Despite their origins with Chardonnay, today Guy and Thierry work with wineries and vineyards all over the world, sourcing fruit and juice from a myriad of different regions and countries. Expanding to include Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, to name a few, the brand’s Chardonnay was one of the largest-selling French Chardonnays on the US market. One factor remains the same: they make unapologetically full-bodied wines, packed with flavour and vibrancy - otherwise known as ‘Fat Bastards’.

Who are the Fat Bastard winemakers?

Fat Bastard is made by two friends, Thierry and Guy. Thierry Boudinaud was a renowned winemaker having completed vintages in California, France, Chile and South Africa. Guy Anderson, his dear friend from London, was an importer and rebel in the wine industry. Their aim was to produce wine that stood out from the crowd that people would remember and become an international brand. As they put it: “most people bought a bottle because of the name and returned to buy cases because of the quality.”

Are Fat Bastard wines sustainably produced?

Fat Bastard Wines have been voluntarily engaged in various quality certifications, including  BRC, IFS and HACCP. In 2015 they attained level 3 AFAQ 26000 certification and through continued work have since been recognized for “Exemplary” social performance, respect for the environment and commitment towards stakeholders. 

Discover, through The Wine Collective,  just why these wines were named “Fat Bastard”.