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

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

  • 12 % vol
  • Champagne PDO

36,00 €

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

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

  • 12 % vol
  • Champagne PDO

46,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or

30,00 €

Bourgogne Aligoté blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Aligoté blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Aligoté

28,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Les Rouards" rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Les Rouards" red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 14 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

35,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or

32,00 €

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

35,00 €

Côte de Nuits-Villages rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Côte de Nuits-Villages red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 13,5 % vol
  • AOP Côte de Nuits-Villages

45,00 €

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 13 % vol
  • Pernand-Vergelesses AOC

45,00 €

Morey-Saint-Denis rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Morey-Saint-Denis red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 14 % vol
  • Morey-Saint-Denis PDO

75,00 €

Santenay Les Champs Claudes blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Santenay Les Champs Claudes white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Santenay AOC

55,00 €

Saint-Romain blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Saint-Romain white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • Saint-Romain PDO

55,00 €

Saint-Romain blanc 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Saint-Romain white 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 13 % vol
  • Saint-Romain PDO

55,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Les Lares" blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Les Lares" white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

35,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or white 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

  • 12,5 % vol
  • AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or

32,00 €

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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.