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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Savigny-lès-Beaune blanc 2020 - Domaine Philippe Girard

Savigny-lès-Beaune white 2020 - Domaine Philippe Girard

  • 13 % vol
  • Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO

32,00 €

Rully blanc 2022 - Domaine Philippe Girard

Rully white 2022 - Domaine Philippe Girard

  • 13 % vol
  • Rully PDO

25,00 €

Pernand-Vergelesses village blanc 2022 - Domaine Dubreuil Fontaine

Pernand-Vergelesses village white 2022 - Domaine Dubreuil Fontaine

  • 13 % vol
  • Pernand-Vergelesses PDO

33,90 €

Santenay Vieilles Vignes rouge 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Santenay Vieilles Vignes red 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

  • 13 % vol
  • Santenay PDO

52,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2022 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2022 - Domaine Bruno Colin

  • 13 % vol
  • Chassagne-Montrachet AOP

65,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2020 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2020 - Domaine Bruno Colin

  • 13 % vol
  • Chassagne-Montrachet AOP

47,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

  • 13 % vol
  • Chassagne-Montrachet AOP

60,00 €

Marsannay Clos du Roy rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Clos du Roy Organic Red Wine 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

43,00 €

Marsannay Les Longeroies blanc Bio 2020 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Les Longeroies Organic White 2020 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

39,00 €

Marsannay Le Chapitre rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Le Chapitre rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

39,00 €

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain blanc Bio 2022 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain Organic White 2022 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

30,00 €

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain blanc Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain Organic White 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

30,00 €

Marsannay Trois Terres Vieilles Vignes rouge Bio 2020 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Trois Terres Vieilles Vignes Organic Red 2020 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

59,90 €

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain rouge Bio 2022 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain Organic Red Wine 2022 - Domaine Jean Fournier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOP Marsannay

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

43,00 € 38,70 €

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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.