Wines for aging 5 to 10 years – Complex and structured

Powerful and refined wines for aging, to be enjoyed between 5 and 10 years. A selection tailored for cellaring, combining structure, complexity and remarkable evolution.

Pic-Saint-Loup Bergerie de l'Hortus rouge 2023 - Domaine de l'Hortus

Pic-Saint-Loup Bergerie de l'Hortus red 2022 - Domaine de l'Hortus

14 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

17,90 €

Champagne Spécial Cuvée blanc brut - Champagne Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut White Champagne - Bollinger Champagne

12 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

58,00 €

Saint Véran Vieilles Vignes blanc 2023 - Domaine Christophe Cordier

Saint Véran Vieilles Vignes white 2023 - Domaine Christophe Cordier

14 % vol
Saint-Véran AOC
0.75 L

23,00 €

Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés blanc 2022 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés white 2022 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

13 % vol
Sancerre AOC
0.75 L

30,00 €

Saint-Joseph "Les Royes" blanc 2023 - Domaine Courbis

Saint-Joseph "Les Royes" white 2023 - Domaine Courbis

13,5 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

39,90 €

Champagne Brut Nature 2015 - Champagne Louis Roederer

12,5 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

79,00 €

Volnay rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
AOP Volnay
0.75 L

60,00 €

Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés blanc 2023 - Domaine Henri Bourgeois

13,5 % vol
AOC Sancerre
0.75 L

31,90 €

Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Murgers des dents de chien blanc 2023 - Domaine Larue

13,5 % vol
AOP Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Murgers des dents de chien
0.75 L

60,00 €

Meursault Les Tillets blanc 2023 - Domaine Bouzereau Gruere

13 % vol
AOP Meursault
0.75 L

55,00 €

Cuvée Gallety Vin de France rouge 2022 - Domaine Gallety

Cuvée Gallety Vin de France red 2022 - Domaine Gallety

13,5 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

22,00 €

Closerie Saint Roc Vin de France rouge 2019 - Closerie Saint Roc

Closerie Saint Roc Vin de France red 2019 - Closerie Saint Roc

13 % vol
Vin de France
0.75 L

40,00 €

Un Faune et son fifre rouge 2018 - Le Clos des Fées

13 % vol
IGP Côtes Catalanes
0.75 L

42,00 €

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2022 - Château Puech Haut

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup rouge 2021 - Château Puech Haut

Château Lavabre Pic-Saint-Loup red 2022 - Château Puech Haut

15,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc Pic-Saint-Loup
0.75 L

31,90 €

Chassagne-Montrachet blanc 2018 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Chassagne-Montrachet white 2018 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
Chassagne-Montrachet AOP
0.75 L

85,00 €

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Which wines should I choose for aging over 5 to 10 years?

Some wines gain complexity, elegance, and depth when given time to mature in the cellar. Wines meant to be enjoyed between 5 and 10 years after their vintage are age-worthy, structured wines with present but well-integrated tannins, benefiting from careful aging. They are perfect for patient enthusiasts who wish to savor wines at the peak of their expression. Les Vins de Carole offers a discerning selection of wines crafted for this medium to long aging process.

Aged reds: richness and intensity

Great red wines meant to age for 5 to 10 years are distinguished by their density, concentration, and the quality of their tannins. They evolve towards complex tertiary aromas: leather, undergrowth, truffle, spices, tobacco… A few must-haves:

A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru or a well-structured Margaux
A well-made Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Gigondas
A Cornas or Côte-Rôtie vinified with precision
A Cahors or Madiran with long aging

They pair well with dishes with character: game, stews, aged cheeses, or even dark chocolate for the more adventurous.

Great white wines for aging: mineral elegance

White wines suitable for aging 5 to 10 years often come from cool terroirs or grape varieties with high aging potential such as Chenin , Riesling or Savagnin . They develop complex aromas of dried fruit, beeswax, sweet spices and pronounced minerality.

A Meursault , Puligny-Montrachet or Chablis Premier Cru
A dry or semi-dry Vouvray
An Alsatian or Moselle Riesling Grand Cru
A Vin Jaune or Savagnin ouillé from the Jura

These white wines pair wonderfully with fine fish, poultry in cream sauce, foie gras, and mature cheeses (Comté, Parmesan, etc.).

Sparkling and gentle: rare aging

Vintage Champagnes , or those aged for extended periods on lees, reach their peak after 5 to 10 years: their aromatic complexity becomes truly impressive. Certain naturally sweet wines (Maury, Banyuls) or dessert wines (Sauternes, Coteaux du Layon) also improve with age.

Tips for successful childcare

Store your bottles horizontally in a cool (10-14°C), stable, and dark place. Allow red wines to breathe for an extended period before serving (decanting is recommended), and serve white wines between 12 and 14°C. These wines are made for special occasions and exceptional moments of sharing.

Our selection for patience enthusiasts

The "5 to 10 Years" collection is dedicated to quality wines meant for aging, wines ready to improve and reveal their full grandeur over time. A wonderful way to build an ambitious cellar, with wines that age brilliantly. Treat yourself to the luxury of waiting, with Les Vins de Carole.