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.

Saint Joseph Les Challeys rouge 2023 - Delas Frères

Saint Joseph Les Challeys red 2023 - Delas Frères

12,5 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph

22,50 €

Condrieu Lône blanc 2022 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Condrieu Lône white 2022 - Domaine Julien Pilon

14,5 % vol
Condrieu AOC

41,00 €

Côte-Rôtie La Porchette rouge 2021 - Domaine Julien Pilon

Côte-Rôtie La Porchette red 2021 - Domaine Julien Pilon

14,5 % vol
Côte Rôtie AOC

49,00 €

Ventoux Pax rouge 2023 - Via Caritatis

15 % vol
Ventoux AOC

16,40 €

Ventoux Lux white 2022 - Via Caritatis

14 % vol
Ventoux AOC

19,90 €

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Terroirs Brut rosé - Maison Louis Picamelot

AOP Crémant de Bourgogne

18,00 €

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Terroirs Brut blanc - Maison Louis Picamelot

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Terroirs Brut white - Maison Louis Picamelot

13,5 % vol
AOP Crémant de Bourgogne

15,00 €

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Reipes Extra Brut blanc - Maison Louis Picamelot

Crémant de Bourgogne Les Reipes Extra Brut white - Maison Louis Picamelot

12,5 % vol
AOP Crémant de Bourgogne

23,00 €

Limoux Chardonnay "Le Palajo" blanc Bio 2018 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Métairie d'Alon

Limoux Chardonnay "Le Palajo" blanc Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de La Métairie d'Alon

14,5 % vol
AOP Limoux

~~39,95 €~~ 34,00 €

Pinot Noir "La Métairie" rouge Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

14,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

~~40,00 €~~ 34,50 €

Pinot Noir "Solaire" rouge Bio 2023 - Abbotts & Delaunay, Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon

14,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

34,50 €

Faugères "Boréas" rouge 2019 - Abbotts & Delaunay

14 % vol
AOP Faugères

19,90 €

Champagne "Blanc de Venteuil" Brut Blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

12 % vol
AOP Champagne

39,00 €

Champagne "Instant Nature" Zéro Dosage blanc - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne "Instant Nature" Zero Dosage white - Champagne Maurice Grumier

Champagne PDO

44,00 €

Champagne "Histoire de Famille" Brut Blanc - Champagne Denis Salomon

12 % vol
AOP Champagne

36,90 €

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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.