In this show this week we talk to Christophe about the 12 appellations of Beaujolais with a focus on the 10 Cru Beaujolais, the highest category of classification in the region.

Jean Frederic Hugel tells us about Alsace, the French wine region which borders Germany grape varieties of Alsace.

Philippe Zinck heads up Paul Zinck vineyards in Alsace. He talks to us about the history and the wines of this famous French wine region

We discuss the main grapes and how the grapes express themselves differently according to where in the Loire they are grown.

In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.

Sommelier Laetitia Terry of Jaboulet gives us an overview of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.

Christophe tells us about Southern Rhone wine regions, including the Crus of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Gigondas, Vacqueyrays and Gigondas.

Leading Languedoc producer Jean-Claude Mas gives us an overview of Languedoc, its geography and appelations.

Jerome Pernot at Chateau Leoube takes us into the vineyard to look at the vines and gives us an overview of their wines from Provence

German Quality Standards and VDP with Michael Adelmann