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 Côte d'Or blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or white 2017 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

12,5 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or

25,00 €

Bourgogne Aligoté blanc 2020 - Domaine Ramonet

Bourgogne Aligoté white 2020 - Domaine Ramonet

12,5 % vol
AOC Bourgogne Aligoté
0.75 L

30,00 €

IGP Ardèche Viognier blanc 2024 - Domaine Courbis

IGP Ardèche Viognier white 2024 - Domaine Courbis

13 % vol
IGP Ardèche

15,00 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah rouge Bio 2024 - Domaine Combier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Organic Red Syrah 2024 - Domaine Combier

13 % vol
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

11,00 €

Morgon rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Loic et Noel Bulliat

Organic Morgon red 2023 - Domaine Loic et Noel Bulliat

13 % vol
AOP Morgon

14,00 €

Chablis white 2022 - Grand Calcaire

12,5 % vol
Chablis AOP

26,00 €

Côte de Provence rosé 2023 - La Promenade

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 - La Promenade

13 % vol
AOC Côtes de Provence

~~12,65 €~~ 8,35 €

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

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

12,5 % vol
Burgundy PDO

~~22,00 €~~ 18,70 €

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 Magnum - Château de Miraval

13 % vol
AOC Côtes de Provence
1.5 L

38,00 €

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 - Château de Miraval

12,5 % vol
AOC Côtes de Provence
0.75 L

18,90 €

Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence blanc 2022 - Domaine Ott

Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence white 2022 - Domaine Ott

13,5 % vol
AOC Côtes de Provence
0.75 L

35,00 €

Cuvée 281 Côtes de Provence rosé 2022 - Minuty

12,5 % vol
AOC Côtes de Provence
0.75 L

49,00 €

L'imprévu IGP Gers blanc 2022 - Domaine Tariquet

9 % vol
IGP Gers
0.75 L

8,95 €

Classic IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2023 - Domaine Tariquet

11 % vol
IGP Côtes de Gascogne
0.75 L

6,90 €

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2024 - Domaine Tariquet

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne white 2024 - Domaine Tariquet

10,5 % vol
IGP Côtes de Gascogne
0.75 L

9,39 €

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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.