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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Chemin de Moscou Pays d'Oc rouge 2022 - Domaine Gayda

Chemin de Moscou Pays d'Oc red 2022 - Domaine Gayda

  • 13 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc

23,90 € 21,50 €
Faune blanc 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

White Fauna 2023 - Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 13 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Hérault

11,30 €

Kate Sauvignon blanc IGP Pays d'Oc blanc Bio 2022 - Aubert et Mathieu

Kate Sauvignon Blanc IGP Pays d'Oc Organic White 2022 - Aubert et Mathieu

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Pays d'Oc

11,90 €

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit blanc 2023 - Delas Frères

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit white 2023 - Delas Frères

  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

11,00 €

Champagne brut - Champagne EPC

Champagne brut - Champagne EPC

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Champagne

39,90 € 35,90 €
Champagne Collection 243 brut - Champagne Louis Roederer

Champagne Collection 243 brut - Champagne Louis Roederer

  • 12 % vol
  • AOC Champagne

54,90 €

Champagne Carte d'or blanc brut - Champagne Drappier

Champagne Carte d'or blanc brut - Champagne Drappier

  • 12 % vol
  • AOC Champagne

35,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit rouge 2023 - Delas Frères

Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit red 2023 - Delas Frères

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

11,00 €

"Fou de Chêne" IGP Urfé blanc 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

"Fou de Chêne" IGP Urfé white 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Urfé

19,90 €

Ventoux Chardonnay blanc 2023 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Chardonnay white 2023 - Via Caritatis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Ventoux AOC

11,00 € 9,90 €
IGP Ardèche Viognier blanc 2023 - Domaine Courbis

IGP Ardèche Viognier white 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • IGP Ardèche

15,00 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes La Combe Pilate Viognier blanc Bio 2022 - M. Chapoutier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes La Combe Pilate Organic Viognier Blanc 2022 - M. Chapoutier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

13,00 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah rouge Bio 2022 - Domaine Combier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Organic Red Syrah 2022 - Domaine Combier

  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

11,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Nature Bio blanc 2023 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Nature Organic White 2023 - Perrin Family

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

9,90 €

Côtes du Rhône Réserve blanc 2024 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Réserve white 2024 - Perrin Family

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

9,30 €

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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.