Fred was born in the small village of Limoux, situated amongst the Languedoc vineyards. His father and both his grandfathers were vine growers, and he grew up immersed in the vineyards, assisting his father from a young age. The cultivation of vines has always captivated him, as he believes that the finest wines are crafted in the vineyard.
Gerard Richardson, The Herald, May 2026, 'I’ve found a £12 French Cabernet that drinks like a £30 bottle': "An absolute corker for the price from the Languedoc‑Roussillon, with juicy blackcurrant fruits on the palate and a long, smooth finish." Gold Medal - London Wine Competition, 2026. The Guardian, May 2023, David Williams: "In the right hands, cabernet sauvignon is far too interesting and adaptable a grape to ignore, however, with a wine such as the superb-value Big Beltie bringing a little French Mediterranean solar charge to the classic cassis characters."
