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.

Beaujolais rouge 2022 - Domaine Du Gueret

Beaujolais red 2022 - Domaine Du Gueret

13,5 % vol
AOP Beaujolais

9,50 €

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

14,40 €

Les Loustics Languedoc Montpeyroux rouge 2019 - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

Les Loustics Languedoc Montpeyroux red 2019 - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

14 % vol
AOP Languedoc Montpeyroux

14,00 €

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Derrière Sazenay rouge 2023 - Domaine Charton

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Derrière Sazenay red 2023 - Domaine Charton

13 % vol
AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir

23,00 €

La CinsO IGP Côtes du Brian rouge 2017 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

La CinsO IGP Côtes du Brian red 2017 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

13 % vol
IGP Côtes du Brian
0.75 L

17,90 €

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

13 % vol
Minervois PDO

17,90 €

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

17,50 €

La 50/50 IGP Côtes du Brian rouge 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros Et Jean-Paul Tollot

The 50/50 IGP Côtes du Brian red 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot

13 % vol
IGP Côtes du Brian

15,90 €

Côtes du Rhône rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Soleyrade

Organic Côtes du Rhône red wine 2021 - Domaine Soleyrade

14,5 % vol
Côtes du Rhône PDO

11,40 €

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

17,00 €

Minervois Plaisir d'Eulalie rouge 2022 - Château Sainte Eulalie

Minervois Plaisir d'Eulalie red 2022 - Château Sainte Eulalie

14 % vol
Minervois PDO

8,00 €

Cuvée Classic Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé 2024 - Château Pigoudet

13 % vol
AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

13,80 €

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

13 % vol
AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

10,90 €

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 €

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes rouge 2021 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes red 2021 - Domaine De Villeneuve

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

12,70 €

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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.