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.

Saint-Péray "Le Tram" blanc 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Péray "Le Tram" white 2023 - Domaine Courbis

12,5 % vol
AOC Saint-Péray
0.75 L

23,70 €

Mercurey Clos du Chapitre rouge 2023 - Domaine Charton

13 % vol
AOP Mercurey
0.75 L

33,00 €

Morey-Saint-Denis rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Morey-Saint-Denis
0.75 L

85,00 €

Sancerre Grande Réserve blanc 2024 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

13 % vol
AOC Sancerre
0.75 L

21,50 €

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 €

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 €

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 €

Champagne Classic blanc brut Magnum - Champagne Deutz

Champagne Classic brut white Magnum - Champagne Deutz

12 % vol
AOP Champagne
1.5 L

93,00 €

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron rouge 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron red 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

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

22,50 €

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" rouge 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" red 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

13,5 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul
0.75 L

~~26,50 €~~ 23,85 €

Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge rouge 2020 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge red 2020 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

14 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge
0.75 L

35,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste rouge 2021 - Domaine David Duband

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste red 2021 - Domaine David Duband

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
0.75 L

27,00 €

Petit Chablis blanc 2022 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

Petit Chablis white 2022 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

12,5 % vol
Petit Chablis PDO
0.75 L

19,00 €

Aloxe-Corton red 2022 - Domaine Larue

13 % vol
Aloxe-Corton PDO
0.75 L

45,00 €

Marsannay Clos du Roy rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Clos du Roy Organic Red Wine 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

13,5 % vol
AOP Marsannay
0.75 L

43,00 €

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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.