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.

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes red 2022 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

13,5 % vol
Mercurey PDO
0.75 L

32,00 €

Bourgogne Pinot Noir rouge 2020 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Bourgogne Pinot Noir red 2020 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

14,4 % vol
AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir
0.75 L

20,00 €

Marsannay Le Chapitre rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

12,5 % vol
AOP Marsannay
0.75 L

39,00 €

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain blanc Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain Organic White 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

13 % vol
AOP Marsannay
0.75 L

30,00 €

Fixin Les Petits Crais rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Fixin Les Petits Crais Organic Red 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

13,5 % vol
AOC Fixin
0.75 L

43,00 €

Champagne "Rosé de Meunier" Brut Rosé - Champagne Denis Salomon

12 % vol
Champagne PDO
0.75 L

36,00 €

Champagne "Saignée de Meunier" Brut Rosé - Champagne Denis Salomon

12 % vol
Champagne PDO
0.75 L

46,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Le Mont" blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Le Mont" white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOC Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
0.75 L

35,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Charmont" blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Charmont" white 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

12,5 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
0.75 L

29,00 €

Rully La Chaume blanc 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

Rully La Chaume white 2020 - Domaine Jacques Dury

13 % vol
Rully PDO
0.75 L

25,00 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2021 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph PDO
0.75 L

29,00 €

Saint Joseph rouge 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

Saint Joseph red 2022 - Domaine Christophe Pichon

13 % vol
Saint-Joseph PDO
0.75 L

29,00 €

Champagne Premier Cru Sermiers Blanc de Blancs Brut - Champagne Francois Seconde

Champagne Premier Cru Sermiers Blanc de Blancs Brut - Francois Seconde Champagne

12 % vol
AOP Champagne premier cru
0.75 L

54,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois rouge Bio 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois Organic Red Wine 2020 - Domaine de la Mordorée

15,5 % vol
AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
0.75 L

59,00 €

Champagne Clarevallis blanc Extra brut Bio - Champagne Drappier

Champagne Clarevallis white Extra brut Organic - Champagne Drappier

12 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

49,00 €

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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.