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.

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Nature - Champagne EPC

12,5 % vol
AOC Champagne Grand Cru
0.75 L

49,90 €

Menetou-Salon "Côtes de Morogues" blanc 2023 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Menetou-Salon "Côtes de Morogues" white 2023 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

13 % vol
Menetou-Salon AOC
0.75 L

~~15,90 €~~ 14,31 €

Côte Roannaise "Domaine" rouge 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

Côte Roannaise "Domaine" red 2023 - Domaine des Pothiers

13 % vol
AOC Côte roannaise
0.75 L

14,50 €

Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

12,5 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

10,50 €

Saint-Péray Les Maisons de Victor blanc 2023 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Saint-Péray Les Maisons de Victor white 2023 - Domaine Julien Pilon

13 % vol
Saint-Péray AOC
0.75 L

25,00 €

Saint-Joseph blanc 2024 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph white 2024 - Domaine Courbis

13 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

28,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Réserve rouge 2022 - Famille Perrin

Côtes du Rhône Réserve red 2022 - Perrin Family

14 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

9,50 €

Condrieu white 2020 - Guigal

14,5 % vol
Condrieu AOC
0.75 L

39,00 €

Carignan "Le Beillou" rouge 2020 - Les Jamelles Sélection Parcellaire

15 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

22,10 €

Morey-Saint-Denis rouge 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

AOP Morey-Saint-Denis

69,00 €

Champagne Millésime d'Exception blanc brut 2019 - Champagne Drappier

12 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

54,00 €

Côte-Rôtie La Porchette rouge 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

13 % vol
AOC Côte Rôtie
0.75 L

54,90 €

Saint-Péray Les Maisons de Victor blanc 2024 - Domaine Julien Pilon

13 % vol
AOC Saint-Péray
0.75 L

26,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste rouge 2023 - Domaine David Duband

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
0.75 L

27,00 €

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine Charton

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes red 2022 - Domaine Charton

13,5 % vol
AOP Mercurey
0.75 L

29,50 €

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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.