If you thought Drops of God wrapped everything up with season one’s final sip, think again. After snagging Best Drama Series at the International Emmy Awards, the show is back for an eight-episode second season on Apple TV+, premiering Jan. 21 and dropping new episodes through March 11. And yes, the stakes are higher, the scenery broader, and the aromas more layered—like a seriously dialed-in decanter.
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Wine Spectator’s Kristen Bieler sat down with star Fleur Geffrier (Camille Léger) to talk season two’s big swing: a global quest to uncover the origin of a bottle her late father once deemed the greatest wine in the world. Geffrier doesn’t oversell the scope: “Filming season two was a great, big adventure.” — Fleur Geffrier, via Wine Spectator (Kristen Bieler).
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For the uninitiated, Drops of God isn’t a tasting class disguised as a drama; it’s a human story set against the rituals—and occasionally the absurdities—of fine wine. Season two picks up three years later, with Camille and Issei Tomine (now revealed as siblings) facing another nearly impossible puzzle. The result is part family reckoning, part thriller, and a whole lot of terroir tourism. We’re talking France, Greece, Spain, the Republic of Georgia, and Japan—five destinations that aren’t just eye candy; they’re cultural context. As someone who obsesses over minerality and surf forecasts, I’m here for the blend of texture and tension.
Geffrier’s portrayal of a supertaster hits a cool note of realism. On set, she’s swirling tinted water, not wine, then channeling sensation and memory. It’s a reminder that great wine isn’t just chemistry; it’s personal. Her advice for friends (and frankly, for all of us): “Just taste! Don’t be intimidated.” — Fleur Geffrier, via Wine Spectator (Kristen Bieler). That should be printed on tasting-room doors.
One of the show’s most resonant threads comes from the original manga’s philosophy of what makes great wine: “the man, the sky, the earth.” — Fleur Geffrier, via Wine Spectator (Kristen Bieler). Strip away the fancy jargon and you’ve got a powerful trilogy: human intent, climate, and soil. Season two leans into it, from mountain-ringed Georgian vineyards where backyard vines are standard-issue, to the sun-drenched cliffs near Marseille where ocean wind is both a mood and a logistical headache.
Speaking of terroir, Beaucastel gets a star turn. The fictional Domaine Chassangre is set at the real-life Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, rebuilt into a sustainability showcase—constructed from its own excavated earth and engineered for natural climate control. Geffrier’s take is refreshingly candid: “I was so impressed.” — Fleur Geffrier, via Wine Spectator (Kristen Bieler). For anyone who’s ever debated whether eco-tech clashes with tradition, Beaucastel’s new build is a strong case that you can preserve character while future-proofing a winery.
Of course, a wine show needs actual wines. Season two reportedly features some heavy hitters, including Champagne Rosé Billecart-Salmon and the nectar-of-the-gods Château d’Yquem Sauternes. Geffrier admits a soft spot: “I loved the Champagne Rosé Billecart-Salmon.” — Fleur Geffrier, via Wine Spectator (Kristen Bieler). The cameo list isn’t just flexing; it reflects the show’s taste for extremes—acid and lift in rosé Champagne, botrytized opulence in Sauternes. If season one taught viewers to trust their palate, season two invites them to chase origin stories.
Underneath the blind tastings and big reveals, Camille’s arc evolves in a way that feels earned. She’s no longer weighed down by her father’s shadow; she’s running a winery with her partner, Thomas Chassangre, and—big headline—she actually drinks wine now. Still, it’s wine, and the father’s ghost, that push her to confront what she’s tucked under the rug. That’s what keeps Drops of God more than a competition series; it’s a meditation on how flavor, place, and memory get braided together. The show might be bingeable, but it’s not disposable.
Season two is shaping up as a love letter to curiosity: sip widely, ask better questions, and don’t be afraid to get lost in a vineyard map or a family story. If you’re new to wine, bring a bottle to dinner, talk for five minutes, then shut up and enjoy it. If you’re seasoned, expect to see familiar regions reframed—Georgia’s home-grown vines and Beaucastel’s sustainable swagger deserve the spotlight.
If you’re into high-stakes drama with a corkscrew in its pocket, cue it up on Jan. 21. And maybe pour something with a story—rosé Champagne for lift, a golden Sauternes for depth, or whatever evokes your version of “man, sky, earth.”
Interview by Kristen Bieler for Wine Spectator.
Source: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/drops-of-god-star-fleur-geffrier-discusses-new-season
