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.

Menetou-Salon "Côtes de Morogues" rouge 2022 - Domaine Fournier père et fils

Menetou-Salon "Côtes de Morogues" red 2022 - Domaine Fournier père et fils

13 % vol
Menetou-Salon AOC
0.75 L

15,50 €

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 €

Moulin-à-Vent rouge 2023 - Domaine Du Gueret

Moulin-à-Vent red 2023 - Domaine Du Gueret

14 % vol
Moulin-à-Vent PDO
0.75 L

~~11,00 €~~ 9,90 €

L'O de la Vie Minervois rouge 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

L'O de la Vie Minervois red 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

14 % vol
Minervois PDO
0.75 L

~~17,90 €~~ 16,11 €

Minervois Plaisir d'Eulalie rouge 2022 - Château Sainte Eulalie

Minervois Plaisir d'Eulalie red 2022 - Château Sainte Eulalie

14,5 % vol
Minervois PDO
0.75 L

8,00 €

Méthode Traditionnelle Bio "L'Embellie" Pinot Noir - Chardonnay - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

12 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

16,95 €

Petit Chablis blanc 2022 - Grand Calcaire

12,5 % vol
Petit Chablis PDO
0.75 L

22,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit rouge 2023 - Delas Frères

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit red 2023 - Delas Frères

14,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

11,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche blanc 2023 - M. Chapoutier

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche white 2023 - M. Chapoutier

14 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

~~9,50 €~~ 8,90 €

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
0.75 L

10,00 €

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

14,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Roussillon
0.75 L

30,00 €

Argali rosé 2024 - Château Puech Haut

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

16,90 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or Les Buées blanc 2022 - Domaine Larue

Bourgogne Côte d'Or Les Buées white 2022 - Domaine Larue

13 % vol
Burgundy PDO
0.75 L

22,00 €

Duas Quintas Douro blanc 2019 - Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro white 2022 - Ramos Pinto

13,5 % vol
Douro DOC
0.75 L

14,50 €

Beaujolais "l'Ancien" rouge 2023 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

Beaujolais "l'Ancien" red 2023 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

13 % vol
AOP Beaujolais
0.75 L

13,30 €

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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.