It’s almost over. I’m not sure there will be many people mourning the passing of 2016 and there is nothing like a bottle of Champagne or decent sparkling wine to wash the bad taste of a year like this away.

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.