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.

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Pinot Noir "Le Métayage" rouge Bio 2022 - Abbotts & Delaunay

Pinot Noir "Le Métayage" rouge Bio 2022 - Abbotts & Delaunay

  • 13,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

13,00 €

Beaujolais blanc "Vinification Bourguignonne" 2023 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

Beaujolais Blanc "Vinification Bourguignonne" 2023 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Beaujolais
  • 0.75 L

17,90 €

Chemin de Moscou Pays d'Oc rouge 2022 - Domaine Gayda

Chemin de Moscou Pays d'Oc red 2022 - Domaine Gayda

  • 14 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

23,90 €

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

16,55 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine De Villeneuve

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

12,90 €

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 €

Rosé de Pinot Noir "Les Graves" rosé Bio 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

Rosé de Pinot Noir "Les Graves" rosé Bio 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

  • 13,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc
  • 0.75 L

29,90 € 25,90 €
Corbières rouge 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

Corbières rouge 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Lause

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Corbières
  • 0.75 L

19,80 €

Guilhem rouge 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Guilhem red 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Hérault
  • 0.75 L

8,50 €

Ventoux Chardonnay blanc 2023 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Chardonnay white 2023 - Via Caritatis

  • 13 % vol
  • Ventoux AOC
  • 0.75 L

11,00 €

Languedoc blanc 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay

Languedoc blanc 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Languedoc
  • 0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

8,90 €

Classic IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2023 - Domaine Tariquet

Classic IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2023 - Domaine Tariquet

  • 11 % vol
  • IGP Côtes de Gascogne
  • 0.75 L

6,90 €

Beaujolais rouge 2022 - Domaine Du Gueret

Beaujolais red 2022 - Domaine Du Gueret

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Beaujolais
  • 0.75 L

9,50 €

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 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Happy Culteur rouge 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Happy Culteur red 2023 - Domaine De Villeneuve

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

12,00 €

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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.