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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Chardonnay "Le Métayage" blanc Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay

Chardonnay "Le Métayage" blanc Bio 2022 - Abbotts & Delaunay

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

11,90 €

Marie-Antoinette Corbières rouge Bio 2022 - Aubert et Mathieu

Marie-Antoinette Corbières Organic Red 2022 - Aubert et Mathieu

  • 14 % vol
  • Corbières AOC
  • 0.75 L

12,90 €

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 €

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Vin de France
  • 0.75 L

10,50 €

Guilhem rosé 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac
Guilhem rosé 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Guilhem rosé 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

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

9,00 €

Bourgogne Aligoté blanc 2020 - Domaine Ramonet

Bourgogne Aligoté white 2020 - Domaine Ramonet

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Bourgogne Aligoté
  • 0.75 L

30,00 €

Morgon rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Loic et Noel Bulliat

Organic Morgon red 2023 - Domaine Loic et Noel Bulliat

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Morgon
  • 0.75 L

14,00 €

Côte de Provence rosé 2023 - La Promenade

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 - La Promenade

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Côtes de Provence
  • 0.75 L

12,65 € 9,95 €
Duas Quintas Douro blanc 2019 - Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro white 2022 - Ramos Pinto

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Douro DOC
  • 0.75 L

14,50 €

La Chapelle Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé 2024 - Château Pigoudet

La Chapelle Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé 2024 - Château Pigoudet

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
  • 0.75 L

10,90 €

Bourgogne Aligoté blanc 2024 - Domaine Philippe Girard

Bourgogne Aligoté white 2024 - Domaine Philippe Girard

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Aligoté
  • 0.75 L

15,00 €

Bourgogne Côte D'Or Pinot Noir rouge 2021 - Domaine Michel Bouzereau

Bourgogne Côte D'Or Pinot Noir red 2021 - Domaine Michel Bouzereau

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne
  • 0.75 L

35,00 €

Aloxe-Corton village rouge 2022 - Domaine Dubreuil Fontaine

Aloxe-Corton village red 2022 - Domaine Dubreuil Fontaine

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Aloxe-Corton AOC
  • 0.75 L

44,00 €

Champagne Collection 243 brut - Champagne Louis Roederer

Champagne Collection 243 brut - Champagne Louis Roederer

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

54,90 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah rouge Bio 2025 - Domaine Combier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah rouge Bio 2025 - Domaine Combier

  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
  • 0.75 L

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.