The cold weather of recent weeks has not just been in Ireland as some of Europe’s major wine regions have been hit by very bad frosts.

It may not be as apparent to consumers in Europe but the world of wine has undergone quite a bit of change in the past two decades, writes Leslie Williams. Here he guides you through his picks for the best wines Europe has to off at a range of price points.

Springtime is here and at this time of year I crave fruit in my wine and there are few fruitier or more pleasurable wines than a good Beaujolais.