Wines to be drunk within 5 years – Elegance and balance

Elegant, structured wines ready to age for 3 to 5 years. An ideal selection for building a balanced wine cellar without waiting a decade.

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Bourgogne Chardonnay "Septembre" blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Chardonnay "Septembre" white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Burgundy PDO
  • 0.75 L

20,00 €

Bourgogne Chardonnay "Septembre" blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Chardonnay "Septembre" white 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • Burgundy PDO
  • 0.75 L

20,00 €

Côtes du Rhône blanc 2024 - Guigal

Côtes du Rhône white 2024 - Guigal

  • 14 % vol
  • Côtes du Rhône AOC

9,90 €

Nuits-Saint-Georges Creux Fraîche Eau blanc 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Nuits-Saint-Georges Creux Fraîche Eau white 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Nuits-Saint-Georges

41,00 € 34,90 €
Côtes du Rhône Belleruche rouge 2024 - M. Chapoutier

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche red 2024 - M. Chapoutier

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

9,95 €

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Champagne "O ma vallée" Extra Brut blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne "O ma vallée" Extra Brut white - Champagne Maurice Grumier

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne

34,00 € 31,00 €
Champagne "Réserve perpetuelle" Extra Brut blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne "Réserve Perpétuelle" Extra Brut White - Champagne Maurice Grumier

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne

34,00 €

Saint Joseph Les Challeys rouge 2021 - Delas Frères

Saint Joseph Les Challeys red 2021 - Delas Frères

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph

21,00 €

Condrieu Lône blanc 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Condrieu Lône white 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Condrieu AOC

42,50 € 38,50 €
Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" Organic Red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage

18,00 €

Saint-Péray "Le Tram" blanc 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Péray "Le Tram" white 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Péray

23,70 € 21,35 €
Mercurey Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine Charton

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes red 2022 - Domaine Charton

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Mercurey
  • 0.75 L

29,50 €

Crozes-Hermitage Origine rouge 2023 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Origine red 2023 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

18,50 €

Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays blanc Bio 2021 -Domaine Mathias

Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays Organic White 2021 - Domaine Mathias

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Pouilly-Vinzelles
  • 0.75 L

18,00 €

Cuvée Gallety Côtes du Vivarais blanc 2024 - Domaine Gallety

Gallety Cuvée Côtes du Vivarais white 2024 - Domaine Gallety

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

18,00 €

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What wines should I taste in 3 to 5 years?

Wines meant to be enjoyed between three and five years after their vintage combine freshness, developing complexity, and a balanced structure. They begin to reveal the richness of their terroir and benefit from a short period of aging in the cellar to fully express their potential. At Les Vins de Carole, we have selected red, white, and sparkling wines ready to offer beautiful evolution over these few years.

Red wines: finesse and substance

Red wines with medium aging potential exhibit moderate tannins, careful aging, and good concentration. After 3 to 5 years, their primary fruity aromas mingle with tertiary notes of undergrowth, sweet spices, and sometimes leather. Our suggestions:

  • A Bordeaux Supérieur or a Graves for their balance and roundness
  • A Lirac , Vacqueyras or Saint-Joseph for their fruit and smooth tannins
  • A Pinot Noir from a Burgundy village or Côte Chalonnaise
  • A well-made Madiran or Cahors for their controlled power

These wines pair wonderfully with stews, roast meats, light game or aged cheeses.

White wines: tension and roundness in balance

White wines that can age for 3 to 5 years are generally made from grape varieties and terroirs that give them good natural acidity and a rich aromatic potential. They develop notes of ripe fruit, almond, beeswax, or honey. Recommended:

  • A well-structured Meursault or Pouilly-Fuissé
  • A dry Chenin Blanc aged on lees (Montlouis, Vouvray)
  • A high-quality Riesling from Alsace or Germany
  • A white wine from the Jura (Savagnin or Chardonnay) with tension

They complement fine dishes such as fine fish, shellfish, white meats with truffles, or mature cheeses (Comté, Beaufort, etc.)

Sparkling and rosé wines for aging

Some non-vintage or vintage Champagnes gain complexity after 3 to 5 years, developing aromas of brioche, dried fruit, and a pronounced minerality. As for rosés, appellations like Bandol or Tavel , structured and vinified for aging, can surprise after a few years of cellaring.

Storage and tasting tips

Store these wines in a cool place (10-14°C), away from light and temperature fluctuations. Open red wines 1 to 2 hours before serving, or even decant them. White wines are best enjoyed between 11 and 13°C, and red wines between 15 and 17°C.

Our selection for lovers of moderate aging

The "3 to 5 years" collection from Les Vins de Carole brings together serious, balanced wines, promising excellent development over the medium term. A perfect choice for those wishing to start a wine cellar or enjoy a bottle with greater complexity and maturity without waiting a decade.