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.

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2023 - Domaine Tariquet

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne white 2023 - Domaine Tariquet

11 % vol
IGP Côtes de Gascogne
0.75 L

9,39 €

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2023 Magnum - Domaine Tariquet

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne white 2023 Magnum - Domaine Tariquet

11 % vol
IGP Côtes de Gascogne
1.5 L

18,89 €

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne blanc 2024 Magnum - Domaine Tariquet

Premières Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne white 2024 Magnum - Domaine Tariquet

11,5 % vol
IGP Côtes de Gascogne
1.5 L

18,89 €

Duas Quintas Douro rouge 2022 - Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro red 2022 - Ramos Pinto

13 % vol
Douro DOC
0.75 L

17,50 €

Duas Quintas Douro blanc 2022 - Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro white 2022 - Ramos Pinto

13,5 % vol
Douro DOC
0.75 L

14,50 €

"Hors Pistes" IGP Urfé blanc 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

"Hors Pistes" IGP Urfé white 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

12,5 % vol
IGP Urfé
0.75 L

19,90 €

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

15,50 €

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 €

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

13 % vol
AOP Beaujolais
0.75 L

17,90 €

Languedoc La Méjanelle rouge 2020 - Domaine D'Isnard

Languedoc La Méjanelle red 2020 - Domaine D'Isnard

13,5 % vol
AOP Languedoc La Méjanelle
0.75 L

15,00 €

Bourgogne Aligoté Les Busigny Vieilles Vignes blanc 2020 - Domaine Remi Jobard

Bourgogne Aligoté Les Busigny Vieilles Vignes white 2020 - Domaine Remi Jobard

12,5 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Aligoté

42,00 €

Bourgogne Côte D'Or Vieilles Vignes blanc 2020 - Domaine Remi Jobard

Bourgogne Côte D'Or Vieilles Vignes white 2020 - Domaine Remi Jobard

13 % vol
Burgundy PDO

45,00 €

Chiroubles rouge 2021 - Domaine Des Maisons Neuves

Chiroubles red 2021 - Domaine Des Maisons Neuves

13 % vol
Chiroubles PDO

11,80 €

Moulin-à-Vent rouge 2021 - Domaine Du Gueret

Moulin-à-Vent red 2021 - Domaine Du Gueret

13 % vol
Moulin-à-Vent PDO

10,50 €

Moulin-à-Vent rouge 2023 - Domaine Du Gueret

Moulin-à-Vent red 2023 - Domaine Du Gueret

14 % vol
Moulin-à-Vent PDO

11,00 €

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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.