Wines to be drunk within 3 years – Balance and expressiveness

Balanced and expressive wines, perfect to drink within 2 to 3 years. A selection of pleasure to enjoy now or after a little aging.

Bourgogne "Septembre" rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne "Septembre" red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

12,5 % vol
AOP Bourgogne
0.75 L

20,00 €

Corbières blanc 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

14 % vol
AOC Corbières

37,05 €

Cabernet Merlot rouge 2022 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

14 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

~~14,10 €~~ 9,30 €

Viognier “Mon Grand‑Père était limonadier” IGP Collines Rhodaniennes blanc 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Viognier “My Grandfather was a Lemonade Maker” IGP Collines Rhodaniennes white 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

13 % vol
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
0.75 L

19,00 €

Chardonnay "Le Village" blanc Bio 2022 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

Chardonnay "Le Village" blanc Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

14 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

19,50 €

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Bourgogne Chardonnay " Jean de La Vigne" blanc 2023 - Domaine Christophe Cordier

Bourgogne Chardonnay "Jean de La Vigne" white 2023 - Domaine Christophe Cordier

13 % vol
AOC Bourgogne Chardonnay

21,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Nature Bio rouge 2020 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Nature Organic Red Wine 2020 - Perrin Family

13,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône

~~10,00 €~~ 9,00 €

Grenache Syrah Mourvedre rouge 2022 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre red 2022 - Les Jamelles Special Selection

14 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

~~14,10 €~~ 9,30 €

Chardonnay Viognier blanc 2023 - Les Jamelles Sélection Spéciale

14 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

14,10 €

Terra Languedoc rouge 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Terra Languedoc red 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

13 % vol
AOC Languedoc
0.75 L

13,50 €

Guilhem rosé 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

12,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Hérault
0.75 L

9,00 €

Les Sorcières Côtes du Roussillon blanc 2022 - Le Clos des Fées

Côtes du Roussillon AOC
0.75 L

16,00 €

Côtes du Roussillon Vieilles Vignes rouge 2019 - Le Clos des Fées

AOC Côtes du Roussillon
0.75 L

~~30,00 €~~ 27,00 €

Argali rosé 2024 - Château Puech Haut

12,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

16,90 €

Duas Quintas Douro blanc 2022 - Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro white 2019 - Ramos Pinto

13,5 % vol
Douro DOC
0.75 L

14,50 €

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What wines should I drink within the next 2 to 3 years?

Wines meant to be enjoyed within 2 to 3 years offer an excellent compromise between youth and the beginning of their development. These wines have the potential to improve slightly in the bottle while remaining approachable, fruity, and balanced. At Les Vins de Carole, we have selected red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines perfect for enjoying during this short aging period.

Red wines: supple, fruity and balanced

Red wines with aging potential of 2 to 3 years are often vinified with gentle extraction, allowing them to evolve slightly in the bottle while retaining their fruitiness. Ideally, they gain complexity without losing their lusciousness. Among them:

A Côtes-du-Rhône or a Ventoux with mellow tannins
A Saumur-Champigny or a Bourgueil made from Cabernet Franc
A generic or regional Pinot Noir from Burgundy
A Languedoc wine (Terrasses du Larzac, Pic Saint-Loup) with spicy and ripe notes

These reds pair perfectly with everyday dishes: grilled meats, white meats in sauce, light stews, mature cheeses…

White wines: aromatic finesse and good structure

White wines meant to be drunk within 2 to 3 years are often vinified with a beautiful balance between vivacity and roundness. Their evolution brings additional floral and fruity complexity, sometimes with light notes of almond or honey. Recommended:

A Chardonnay from Mâcon or Limoux
A dry Chenin from the Loire (Montlouis, dry Vouvray)
An Alsatian Riesling with depth
A Sauvignon from Touraine or the Southwest

Perfect with roasted fish, white meats, quiches, or vegetarian dishes.

Rosé and sparkling wines: exceptions to watch out for

Some gastronomic rosés (Tavel, Bandol) can develop beautifully over 2 to 3 years thanks to their structure and aging. As for sparkling wines, some Crémants de Bourgogne or non-vintage Champagnes gain complexity after a few years in the cellar.

Storage and serving instructions

Store these wines away from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve reds between 14 and 16°C, whites between 10 and 12°C, rosés at 10°C, and sparkling wines between 6 and 8°C. Feel free to open reds an hour in advance or decant them lightly.

Our "2 to 3 years" selection: fun, balance and accessibility

The "2 to 3 years" collection from Les Vins de Carole features wines that are either perfectly mature or require a little more aging. Ideal for building a wine cellar for enjoyment without waiting a decade. Each bottle is selected for its quality, its typicity, and its ability to shine between its first and third year.