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.

Mâcon Fuissé blanc 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

Mâcon Fuissé white 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

14,5 % vol
AOC Mâcon Fuissé
0.75 L

50,00 €

Saint-Joseph rouge 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph red 2024 - Domaine Courbis

13 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

28,00 €

Givry Excellence blanc 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

Givry Excellence white 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

13,5 % vol
AOP Givry
0.75 L

24,00 €

Tavel rosé 2023 - Guigal

14,5 % vol
Tavel AOC
0.75 L

~~12,70 €~~ 11,50 €

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 €

Champagne Solera Sur Bois Extra Brut blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne Solera Sur Bois Extra Brut white - Champagne Maurice Grumier

12,5 % vol
AOP Champagne
0.75 L

85,00 €

Givry Premier Cru Clos Jus rouge 2021 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

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

13,5 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru Clos Jus
0.75 L

36,00 €

Mâcon Vinzelles Au Corlier blanc 2021 - Domaine Marcel Couturier

Mâcon Vinzelles Au Corlier white 2021 - Domaine Marcel Couturier

13 % vol
AOP Mâcon Vinzelles
0.75 L

18,20 €

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
0.75 L

29,00 €

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
0.75 L

~~22,50 €~~ 19,13 €

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
0.75 L

30,00 €

Champagne Blanc de Noirs Terre Amoureuse Brut 2017 - Champagne Denis Salomon

12 % vol
AOP Champagne
0.75 L

44,00 €

Champagne La Belle Année Brut 2018 - Champagne Denis Salomon

12 % vol
AOP Champagne
0.75 L

52,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Origine rouge 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Origine red 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

13,5 % vol
Crozes-Hermitage PDO
0.75 L

16,00 €

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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.