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 Saint Esprit rouge 2024 - Delas Frères

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit rouge 2024 - Delas Frères

  • AOC Côtes du Rhône
  • 0.75 L

11,00 €

Guilhem blanc Bio 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

Guilhem blanc Bio 2024 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

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

8,50 €

Argali rosé 2025 - Château Puech Haut
Argali rosé 2024 - Château Puech Haut

Argali rosé 2025 - Château Puech Haut

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

16,90 € 16,00 €
Pic-Saint-Loup La Muse rouge 2024 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup La Muse rouge 2024 - Domaine De Villeneuve

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

10,50 €

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon blanc 2025 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon blanc 2025 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

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

11,50 €

Pinot Noir "Le Village" rouge Bio 2018 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

Pinot Noir "Le Village" rouge Bio 2017 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

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

21,95 €

IGP Ardèche Viognier blanc 2024 - Domaine Courbis

IGP Ardèche Viognier white 2024 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • IGP Ardèche
  • 0.75 L

15,00 €

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 €

Duas Quintas Douro rouge 2022 - Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro red 2022 - Ramos Pinto

  • 13 % vol
  • Douro DOC
  • 0.75 L

17,50 €

"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 €

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 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
  • 0.75 L

45,00 €

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
  • 0.75 L

14,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Organic Burgundy Côte d'Or red 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or
  • 0.75 L

25,00 €

Rosé de Pinot Noir "Les Graves" rosé Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

Rosé de Pinot Noir "Les Graves" rosé Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

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

29,90 €

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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.