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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Saint-Romain blanc 2021 - Christophe Buisson

Saint-Romain white 2021 - Christophe Buisson

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Romain PDO

39,00 €

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

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

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne

44,00 € 40,00 €
Champagne La Belle Année Brut 2018 - Champagne Denis Salomon

Champagne La Belle Année Brut 2018 - Champagne Denis Salomon

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Champagne

52,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Origine rouge 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Origine red 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 14 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

16,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe rouge 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe red 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 15 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO

27,00 €

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière rouge 2019 - Domaine De Villeneuve

Pic-Saint-Loup La Sorbière red 2019 - Domaine De Villeneuve

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
  • 0.75 L

15,90 €

Mercurey La Brigadière blanc 2023 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey La Brigadière white 2023 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Mercurey PDO

33,50 €

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes blanc 2022 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes white 2022 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Mercurey PDO

30,00 €

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes red 2022 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Mercurey PDO

32,00 €

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes blanc 2021 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes white 2021 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

  • 13 % vol
  • Mercurey PDO

28,00 €

Mercurey La Brigadière blanc 2021 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey La Brigadière white 2021 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

  • 13 % vol
  • Mercurey PDO

31,00 €

Bourgogne Pinot Noir rouge 2020 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Bourgogne Pinot Noir red 2020 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir

20,00 €

Aloxe-Corton rouge 2022 - Domaine Larue

Aloxe-Corton red 2022 - Domaine Larue

  • 13 % vol
  • Aloxe-Corton PDO

45,00 € 42,00 €
Saint-Aubin Les Eduens rouge 2021 - Domaine Larue

Saint-Aubin Les Eduens red 2021 - Domaine Larue

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Saint-Aubin AOC

25,00 €

Aloxe-Corton rouge 2020 - Domaine Larue

Aloxe-Corton red 2020 - Domaine Larue

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Aloxe-Corton 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.