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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Côtes du Rhône rouge 2024 - Oraison
Côtes du Rhône rouge 2024 - Oraison

Côtes du Rhône rouge 2024 - Oraison

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône
  • 0.75 L

8,00 €

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

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
Argali rosé 2024 - Château Puech Haut

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 €

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 - Château de Miraval

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 - Château de Miraval

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes de Provence
  • 0.75 L

18,90 €

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

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

  • 10,5 % vol
  • IGP Côtes de Gascogne
  • 1.5 L

18,89 €

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 €

Chiroubles rouge 2021 - Domaine Des Maisons Neuves

Chiroubles red 2021 - Domaine Des Maisons Neuves

  • 13 % vol
  • Chiroubles PDO
  • 0.75 L

11,80 €

Cuvée Philippe Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac rouge 2021 - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

Cuvée Philippe Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac red 2021 - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
  • 0.75 L

14,40 €

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Derrière Sazenay rouge 2023 - Domaine Charton

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Derrière Sazenay red 2023 - Domaine Charton

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir
  • 0.75 L

23,00 €

La CinsO IGP Côtes du Brian rouge 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

La CinsO IGP Côtes du Brian red 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

  • 13 % vol
  • IGP Côtes du Brian
  • 0.75 L

17,50 €

Minervois-La Livinière La Cantilène rouge 2020 - Château Sainte Eulalie

Minervois-La Livinière La Cantilène red 2020 - Château Sainte Eulalie

  • 14,5 % vol
  • Minervois-La Livinière PDO
  • 0.75 L

17,00 €

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 €

Bourgogne Côte D'Or Chardonnay blanc 2021 - Domaine Michel Bouzereau

Bourgogne Côte D'Or Chardonnay white 2021 - Domaine Michel Bouzereau

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

35,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit blanc 2024 - Delas Frères

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit white 2024 - Delas Frères

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône
  • 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.