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.

Mâcon Fuissé blanc 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

Mâcon Fuissé white 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

14,5 % vol
AOC Mâcon Fuissé
0.75 L

50,00 €

Cir'rosé Vin de France blanc 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

Cir'rosé Vin de France white 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

13 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

54,00 €

Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut

Le Loup du Pic Pic-Saint-Loup red 2022 - Château Puech Haut

14,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

17,00 €

Syrah "Vallée de la Bretonne" rouge 2023 - Les Jamelles Sélection Parcellaire

IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

22,10 €

Limoux Chardonnay "Le Palajo" blanc Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Métairie d'Alon

Limoux Chardonnay "Le Palajo" blanc Bio 2018 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Métairie d'Alon

14 % vol
AOP Limoux

39,95 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2024 - Domaine Courbis

14 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

28,00 €

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron blanc 2024 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron white 2024 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

13,5 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron
0.75 L

22,50 €

Champagne "O ma vallée" Extra Brut blanc Magnum - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne "O ma vallée" Extra Brut white Magnum - Champagne Maurice Grumier

12 % vol
AOP Champagne

~~65,00 €~~ 59,00 €

Petit F Pouilly Fumé blanc 2023 - Domaine Michel Redde

Petit F Pouilly Fumé white 2023 - Domaine Michel Redde

13 % vol
AOC Pouilly-Fumé
0.75 L

19,90 €

Givry Excellence blanc 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

Givry Excellence white 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

13 % vol
AOP Givry

24,00 €

Chablis blanc 2023 - Domaine du Colombier

Chablis white 2023 - Domaine du Colombier

13 % vol
Chablis AOP
0.75 L

20,00 €

Crémant d'Alsace Prestige brut Bio Magnum - Domaine Muré

Crémant d'Alsace Prestige Brut Organic Magnum - Domaine Muré

12,5 % vol
AOC Crémant d'Alsace
1.5 L

45,00 €

Lagrima White Porto - Ramos Pinto

19,5 % vol
Porto DOC
0.75 L

17,00 €

Adriano Reserva Porto rouge - Ramos Pinto

Adriano Reserva Red Porto - Ramos Pinto

19,5 % vol
Porto DOC
0.75 L

~~22,90 €~~ 20,60 €

Sauvignon cuvée "Waimaunga " Nouvelle - Zélande blanc Bio 2021 - Clos Henri

Sauvignon vintage "Waimaunga" New Zealand white Organic 2021 - Clos Henri

13,5 % vol
New Zealand
0.75 L

24,00 €

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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.