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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Mercurey Vieilles Vignes rouge 2021 - Domaine Charton

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes red 2021 - Domaine Charton

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Mercurey
  • 0.75 L

27,00 €

Montagny Premier Cru Les Platières blanc 2021 - Domaine Berthenet

Montagny Premier Cru Les Platières white 2021 - Domaine Berthenet

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Montagny Premier Cru Les Platières

22,50 €

Montagny Tête de cuvée blanc 2022 - Domaine Berthenet

Montagny Tête de Cuvée Blanc 2022 - Domaine Berthenet

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Montagny

19,50 €

Chablis blanc 2021 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

White Chablis 2021 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Chablis AOP

23,00 €

Petit Chablis blanc 2022 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

Petit Chablis white 2022 - Domaine Defaix Bernard

  • 12 % vol
  • Petit Chablis PDO

19,00 €

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2022 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2022 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune

24,00 €

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune

25,00 €

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2021 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2021 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune

24,00 €

Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes rouge 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes red 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Nuits-Saint-Georges

42,00 €

Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes rouge 2022 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes red 2022 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Nuits-Saint-Georges

39,00 €

Savigny-lès-Beaune rouge 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Savigny-lès-Beaune red 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Savigny-lès-Beaune
  • 0.75 L

24,90 €

Saint-Joseph blanc 2023 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint-Joseph white 2023 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph PDO

30,00 €

Saint-Joseph blanc 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint-Joseph white 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Joseph PDO

30,00 €

Condrieu blanc 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Condrieu white 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Condrieu PDO

39,00 €

Saint-Romain rouge 2022 - Christophe Buisson

Saint-Romain red 2022 - Christophe Buisson

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Romain PDO

42,00 €

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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.