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.

Lirac La Dame Rousse rouge Bio 2022 - Domaine de la Mordorée

Lirac La Dame Rousse Organic Red Wine 2022 - Domaine de la Mordorée

15 % vol
AOC Lirac
0.75 L

18,50 €

Champagne Charles de Gaulle blanc brut - Champagne Drappier

Charles de Gaulle Brut White Champagne - Drappier Champagne

12 % vol
AOC Champagne
0.75 L

50,00 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2020 - Guigal

15,5 % vol
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
0.75 L

39,50 €

Crozes-Hermitage red 2021 - Guigal

13 % vol
AOC Crozes-Hermitage
0.75 L

19,90 €

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bio blanc 2022 - Château de Beaucastel

Organic white Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 - Château de Beaucastel

14 % vol
AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
0.75 L

125,00 €

Meursault blanc 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

AOP Meursault

89,00 €

Meursault blanc 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

AOP Meursault

89,00 €

Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit rouge 2023 - Guigal

14 % vol
AOC Saint-Joseph
0.75 L

46,00 €

Lirac La Dame Rousse rouge Bio 2019 - Domaine de la Mordorée

14,5 % vol
AOC Lirac
0.75 L

18,50 €

Ventoux Lux rouge 2023 - Via Caritatis

15,5 % vol
AOC Ventoux
0.75 L

22,90 €

Sancerre "Silex" blanc 2024 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

12,5 % vol
AOC Sancerre
0.75 L

31,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet blanc 2023 - Domaine Larue

13,5 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet
0.75 L

65,00 €

Pouilly-Fumé La Moynerie blanc 2023 - Domaine Michel Redde

13 % vol
AOC Pouilly-Fumé
0.75 L

24,50 €

Côte de Nuits-Villages rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13,5 % vol
AOP Côte de Nuits-Villages
0.75 L

36,00 €

Marsannay "En Combereau" rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Marsannay
0.75 L

45,00 €

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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.