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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Sauvignon cuvée "Otira" Nouvelle - Zélande blanc Bio 2023 - Clos Henri

Sauvignon Cuvée "Otira" New Zealand White Organic 2023 - Clos Henri

  • 14 % vol
  • New Zealand
  • 0.75 L

27,50 € 24,75 €
Tavel rosé 2023 - Guigal

Tavel rosé 2023 - Guigal

  • 14,5 % vol
  • Tavel AOC
  • 0.75 L

12,70 €

Morgon rouge 2021 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

Morgon red 2021 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Morgon AOP
  • 0.75 L

16,00 €

Saint Amour rouge 2022 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

Saint Amour red 2022 - Jean-Paul Brun - Domaine des Terres Dorées

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Amour PDO
  • 0.75 L

20,00 €

Cuvée Philippe Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac rouge 2017 Magnum - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

Cuvée Philippe Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac red 2017 Magnum - Domaine Le Clos Du Lucquier

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
  • 1.5 L

27,90 €

Champagne Classic blanc brut Magnum - Champagne Deutz

Champagne Classic brut white Magnum - Champagne Deutz

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne
  • 1.5 L

93,00 €

Viré-Clessé blanc 2022 - Domaine Le Virolys

Viré-Clessé white 2022 - Domaine Le Virolys

  • 13 % vol
  • Viré-Clessé PDO

16,50 €

Cornas Granit 30 rouge 2022 - Domaine Vincent Paris

Cornas Granit 30 red 2022 - Domaine Vincent Paris

  • 13 % vol
  • Cornas PDO

30,00 €

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021 - Domaine Tupinier Bautista

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021 - Domaine Tupinier Bautista

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Mercurey

29,00 €

Champagne Solera Sur Bois Extra Brut blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne Solera Sur Bois Extra Brut white - Champagne Maurice Grumier

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne

85,00 €

Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Aux Quarts blanc Bio 2023 - Domaine Mathias

Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Aux Quarts Organic White 2023 - Domaine Mathias

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Aux Quarts

33,00 €

Mâcon Chaintré Château de Chaintré blanc Bio 2021 - Domaine Mathias

Mâcon Chaintré Château de Chaintré Organic White 2021 - Domaine Mathias

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Mâcon Chaintré

13,00 €

Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays blanc Bio 2023 -Domaine Mathias

Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays Organic White 2023 - Domaine Mathias

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Pouilly-Vinzelles
  • 0.75 L

18,90 €

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

22,50 €

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron blanc 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron white 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron

22,50 €

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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.