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.

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
0.75 L

33,00 €

Bourgogne Chardonnay "Septembre" blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Chardonnay "Septembre" white 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

12,5 % vol
Burgundy PDO
0.75 L

20,00 €

Côtes du Rhône white 2024 - Guigal

14 % vol
Côtes du Rhône AOC
0.75 L

9,90 €

Mâcon Loché En Près Fôret blanc Bio 2023 - Domaine Du Clos Des Rocs

Mâcon Loché En Près Fôret white organic wine 2023 - Domaine Du Clos Des Rocs

13,5 % vol
AOP Mâcon Loché
0.75 L

~~21,90 €~~ 19,71 €

Chablis blanc 2021 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

White Chablis 2021 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

12,5 % vol
Chablis AOP
0.75 L

23,00 €

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

13 % vol
AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune
0.75 L

25,00 €

Condrieu blanc 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Condrieu white 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13,5 % vol
Condrieu PDO
0.75 L

~~39,00 €~~ 35,10 €

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière rouge 2019 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière red 2019 - Domaine De Villeneuve

14 % vol
AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

15,90 €

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche rouge 2024 - M. Chapoutier

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche red 2024 - M. Chapoutier

13,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

9,95 €

Pinot Noir "La Métairie" rouge Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

14,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

~~40,00 €~~ 34,00 €

Champagne "Blanc de Venteuil" Brut Blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

12,5 % vol
AOP Champagne
0.75 L

39,00 €

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 €

Santenay Les Champs Claudes blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Santenay Les Champs Claudes white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

12,5 % vol
Santenay AOC
0.75 L

55,00 €

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 €

Morgon rouge 2021 - Domaine Jean Foillard

Morgon red 2021 - Domaine Jean Foillard

12,5 % vol
Morgon AOC
0.75 L

21,00 €

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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.