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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Petit F Pouilly Fumé blanc 2022 - Domaine Michel Redde

Petit F Pouilly Fumé white 2022 - Domaine Michel Redde

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Pouilly-Fumé
  • 0.75 L

19,90 €

Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin blanc 2024 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin white 2024 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Pouilly-Fumé

22,90 €

Menetou-Salon "Côtes de Morogues" blanc 2023 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Menetou-Salon "Côtes de Morogues" white 2023 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

  • 13 % vol
  • Menetou-Salon AOC

15,90 €

Quincy blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Quincy white 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

  • 13 % vol
  • Quincy AOC

18,50 €

Sancerre Grande Réserve blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Sancerre Grande Réserve white 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

  • 13 % vol
  • Sancerre AOC

21,20 €

Menetou-Salon Le Prieuré des Aublats blanc 2022 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Menetou-Salon Le Prieuré des Aublats white 2022 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

  • 13 % vol
  • Menetou-Salon AOC

19,00 €

Côte Roannaise "Domaine" rouge 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

Côte Roannaise "Domaine" red 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Côte roannaise

14,50 €

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

  • 13 % vol
  • Vin de France

10,50 €

Ventoux Lux rosé 2023 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Lux rosé 2023 - Via Caritatis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Ventoux AOC

19,90 €

Ventoux Pax rouge 2022 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Pax rouge 2022 - Via Caritatis

  • 15 % vol
  • Ventoux AOC

15,80 €

Ventoux Abbayes blanc 2019 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Abbayes white 2019 - Via Caritatis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Ventoux AOC

47,00 €

Saint-Péray Les Maisons de Victor blanc 2023 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Saint-Péray Les Maisons de Victor white 2023 - Domaine Julien Pilon

  • 14,5 % vol
  • Saint-Péray AOC

25,00 €

Côte-Rôtie La Porchette rouge 2023 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Côte-Rôtie La Porchette red 2023 - Domaine Julien Pilon

  • 13 % vol
  • Côte Rôtie AOC

54,00 €

Ventoux Lux blanc 2021 - Via Caritatis

Ventoux Lux white 2021 - Via Caritatis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Ventoux AOC

19,00 €

Côtes du Rhône blanc 2023 - Guigal

Côtes du Rhône white 2023 - Guigal

  • Côtes du Rhône AOC

9,90 €

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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.