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 Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Charmont" rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Charmont" red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

33,00 € 25,00 €
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Charmont" blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Charmont" white 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

32,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or

33,00 €

Rully Montmorin rouge 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

Rully Montmorin red 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Rully PDO

27,00 €

Rully La Chaume blanc 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

Rully La Chaume white 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

  • 13 % vol
  • Rully PDO

25,00 €

Mercurey Clos de Touches rouge 2021 - Domaine Tupinier Bautista

Mercurey Clos de Touches red 2021 - Domaine Tupinier Bautista

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Mercurey

35,00 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph PDO

29,00 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph PDO

29,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2020 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage red 2020 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO

15,00 €

Saint-Véran blanc 2019 - Domaine Thibert Père et Fils

Saint-Véran white 2019 - Domaine Thibert Père et Fils

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Véran PDO

33,00 €

Pouilly-Fuissé Héritage Blanc 2019 - Domaine Thibert Père et Fils

Pouilly-Fuissé Héritage Blanc 2019 - Domaine Thibert Père et Fils

  • 13 % vol
  • Pouilly-Fuissé PDO

36,00 €

Champagne Premier Cru Sermiers Blanc de Blancs Brut - Champagne Francois Seconde

Champagne Premier Cru Sermiers Blanc de Blancs Brut - Francois Seconde Champagne

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne premier cru

54,00 €

Rully Premier Cru Meix Cadot blanc 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

Rully Premier Cru Meix Cadot white 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Rully Premier Cru Le Meix Cadot

30,00 €

Champagne Grand Cru Brut blanc - Champagne Francois Seconde

Champagne Grand Cru Brut Blanc - Francois Seconde Champagne

  • AOP Champagne Grand Cru

40,00 €

Pinot Gris Côte de Rouffach Alsace blanc Bio 2019 - Domaine Muré

Pinot Gris Côte de Rouffach Alsace white organic 2019 - Domaine Muré

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Alsace

17,50 €

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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.