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 Joseph Les Challeys rouge 2023 - Delas Frères

Saint Joseph Les Challeys red 2023 - Delas Frères

12,5 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

22,50 €

Ventoux Pax rouge 2023 - Via Caritatis

15 % vol
Ventoux AOC
0.75 L

16,40 €

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Terroirs Brut blanc - Maison Louis Picamelot

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Terroirs Brut white - Maison Louis Picamelot

13,5 % vol
AOP Crémant de Bourgogne
0.75 L

15,00 €

Champagne "Histoire de Famille" Brut Blanc - Champagne Denis Salomon

12 % vol
AOP Champagne
0.75 L

36,90 €

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
Pernand-Vergelesses AOC
0.75 L

45,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or
0.75 L

~~33,00 €~~ 24,75 €

Rully Premier Cru Meix Cadot blanc 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

Rully Premier Cru Meix Cadot white 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

13 % vol
AOP Rully Premier Cru Le Meix Cadot
0.75 L

~~30,00 €~~ 24,00 €

Champagne Millésime d'Exception blanc brut 2018 - Champagne Drappier

12 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

54,00 €

Champagne Blanc de blancs brut - Champagne Drappier

Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne - Drappier Champagne

12 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

42,00 €

Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin blanc 2024 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin white 2024 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

13 % vol
AOC Pouilly-Fumé
0.75 L

22,90 €

Côtes du Rhône Réserve rouge 2023 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Réserve red 2023 - Perrin Family

13,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

9,50 €

Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" rouge Bio 2022 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" Organic Red 2023 - Domaine Combier

13 % vol
AOC Crozes-Hermitage
0.75 L

18,00 €

Mourvèdre "Les Traverses" rouge 2020 - Les Jamelles Sélection Parcellaire

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

22,10 €

Saint-Romain blanc 2023 - Christophe Buisson

13 % vol
AOP Saint-Romain
0.75 L

38,00 €

Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Septembre" rouge 2023 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne
0.75 L

19,00 €

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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.