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.

Crémant d'Alsace Prestige Bio brut - Domaine Muré

Crémant d'Alsace Prestige Organic Brut - Domaine Muré

12,5 % vol
AOC Crémant d'Alsace
0.75 L

~~17,20 €~~ 15,50 €

Hautes-Pistes Syrah IGP Pays d'Oc rouge Bio 2024 - Aubert et Mathieu

Hautes-Pistes Syrah IGP Pays d'Oc Organic Red 2024 - Aubert et Mathieu

14,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

14,90 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois rouge Bio 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois Organic Red Wine 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

14,5 % vol
AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape

59,00 €

Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse Organic Red Wine 2023 - Domaine de la Mordorée

14,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône

14,50 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois rouge Bio 2022 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois Organic Red Wine 2022 - Domaine de la Mordorée

14,5 % vol
AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape

59,00 €

Tavel La Dame Rousse rosé Bio 2024 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Tavel La Dame Rousse Organic Rosé 2024 - Domaine de la Mordorée

13,5 % vol
AOC Tavel

17,00 €

Bergerie de l'hortus blanc 2023 - Domaine de l'Hortus

13 % vol
IGP Val de Montferrand

15,00 €

Champagne Millésime d'Exception blanc brut 2018 - Champagne Drappier

12 % vol
AOC Champagne

54,00 €

Champagne Clarevallis blanc Extra brut Bio - Champagne Drappier

Champagne Clarevallis white Extra brut Organic - Champagne Drappier

12 % vol
AOC Champagne

~~49,00 €~~ 44,10 €

Champagne Blanc de blancs brut - Champagne Drappier

Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne - Drappier Champagne

12 % vol
AOC Champagne

42,00 €

Champagne brut rosé - Champagne Deutz

12 % vol
AOC Champagne

65,00 €

Champagne Classic blanc brut - Champagne Deutz

Champagne Classic brut white - Champagne Deutz

12 % vol
AOP Champagne

47,00 €

Morgon rouge 2021 - Domaine Jean Foillard

Morgon red 2021 - Domaine Jean Foillard

13 % vol
Morgon AOC

21,00 €

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru extra brut - Champagne EPC

Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne - Champagne EPC

12,5 % vol
AOC Champagne Grand Cru

59,90 €

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Nature - Champagne EPC

12,5 % vol
AOC Champagne Grand Cru

49,90 €

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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.