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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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

26,50 €

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" rouge 2022 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" red 2022 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

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

26,50 €

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" rouge 2021 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" red 2021 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

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

24,90 €

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

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

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge

35,00 € 31,50 €
Givry Premier Cru Clos Charlé rouge 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

Givry Premier Cru Clos Charlé red 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Givry Premier Cru Clos Charlé

35,00 €

Givry Premier Cru Clos Jus rouge 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

Givry Premier Cru Clos Jus red wine 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Givry Premier Cru Clos Jus

36,00 €

Fixin rouge 2020 - Domaine Huguenot

Fixin red 2020 - Domaine Huguenot

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Fixin

34,00 €

Volnay Les Petits Poisots rouge 2021 - Domaine Jean Guiton

Volnay Les Petits Poisots red 2021 - Domaine Jean Guiton

  • 13 % vol
  • Volnay PDO

49,00 €

Bourgogne Pinot Noir rouge 2021 - Domaine Didier Amiot

Bourgogne Pinot Noir red 2021 - Domaine Didier Amiot

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Pinot Noir

26,90 €

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

27,00 €

Mâcon Vinzelles Au Corlier blanc 2021 - Domaine Marcel Couturier

Mâcon Vinzelles Au Corlier white 2021 - Domaine Marcel Couturier

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Mâcon Vinzelles

18,20 €

Chablis blanc 2022 - Domaine du Colombier

Chablis white 2022 - Domaine du Colombier

  • 13 % vol
  • Chablis AOP
  • 0.75 L

20,00 €

Pouilly-Loché En Chantone blanc Bio 2022 - Domaine Du Clos Des Rocs

Pouilly-Loché En Chantone Organic White 2022 - Domaine Du Clos Des Rocs

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Pouilly-Loché PDO

29,00 €

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

21,90 €

Mercurey Clos du Chapitre rouge 2022 - Domaine Charton

Mercurey Clos du Chapitre red 2022 - Domaine Charton

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Mercurey

32,00 €

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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.