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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Côtes du Rhône Réserve rouge 2023 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Réserve red 2023 - Perrin Family

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

9,50 €

Saint-Joseph blanc 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph white 2024 - Domaine Courbis

  • 12 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph

28,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph

27,00 €

IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche La Grange de Mirabel Viognier blanc Bio 2022 - M. Chapoutier

IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche La Grange de Mirabel Organic Viognier Blanc 2022 - M. Chapoutier

  • 12 % vol
  • IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche

12,00 €

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes La Combe Pilate rouge Bio 2023 - M. Chapoutier

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes La Combe Pilate Organic Red Wine 2023 - M. Chapoutier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

15,00 €

Saint-Joseph blanc 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph white 2023 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph

27,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2021 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2021 - Domaine Courbis

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph

26,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche rouge 2023 - M. Chapoutier

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche red 2023 - M. Chapoutier

  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

9,50 €

Côtes du Rhône Réserve rouge 2022 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Réserve red 2022 - Perrin Family

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Côtes du Rhône

9,50 €

Saint-Péray Les Tanneurs blanc 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Saint-Péray Les Tanneurs white 2022 - M. Chapoutier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Péray

18,90 €

Cairanne Peyre Blanche rouge 2022 - Famille Perrin

Cairanne Peyre Blanche red 2022 - Perrin Family

  • 14,5 % vol
  • AOC Cairanne

11,50 €

Rasteau Les Gadilles rouge 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Rasteau Les Gadilles red 2022 - M. Chapoutier

  • 15 % vol
  • AOC Rasteau

14,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche blanc 2022 - M. Chapoutier

Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche white 2022 - M. Chapoutier

  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage

17,90 €

Saint-Joseph Deschants blanc 2021 - M. Chapoutier

Saint-Joseph Deschants white 2021 - M. Chapoutier

  • 14 % vol
  • AOC Saint-Joseph

22,90 €

Condrieu blanc 2020 - Guigal

Condrieu white 2020 - Guigal

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Condrieu AOC

39,00 €

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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.