SOLD OUTChateau Julien 2005 Merlot
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Barrel Aged
- Monterey AVA
- Gold Medal — California State Fair
- Silver Medal — Grand Harvest Awards
- Silver Medal — Dallas Morning News
- Recommended — Beverage Testing Institute
- Appellation
- Monterey AVA
- Grapes
- 100% Merlot
- Aged
- 12 months in oak
- Cases Produced
- 1350
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Sweetness Level
- Dry
- Diet Friendly
- Low carb, Low sugar, Paleo, Keto
The Chateau Julien 2005 Barrel Aged Merlot was produced from grapes in South Monterey County’s Lockwood Valley, which is located in a unique coastal valley that sits at a 980 foot elevation and produces wines with intense varietal characteristics. Merlot has been Chateau Julien’s flagship varietal since its first vintage in 1982, and for good reason: previous vintages have been named among the top most popular Merlots in the nation and have received “Best Buy” and “Highly Recommended” honors, among a multitude of Gold and Silver Medals.
The 2005 Merlot is no different, capturing a Gold Medal from the California State Fair, a Silver Medal from the Grand Harvest Awards, and a Silver Medal from the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition. Among aromas of ripe berries, plums and Bing cherries, hints of vanilla and cedar create a nice balance and alluring entry into this full-bodied, flavorful wine. The palate is full of red-cherry nuances and black raspberry notes followed by a hint of oak. Beverage Tasting Institute says the 2005 Merlot is a Recommended wine and “will work well with food.” We recommend pairing the Chateau Julien Merlot with baked eggplant, pesto pasta, and lamb chops.

Croatian Country Lamb Peka
Pair this Croatian delicacy with a Merlot from Gold Medal Wine Club!
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Asian Spiced Baby Back Ribs
These juicy, spicy, sweet, meaty ribs are the perfect combination for our bright, fruit forward, vibrant Merlot from your recent wine subscription delivery!
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
This flaghip, Tuscan steak is a wonderful accompaniment to Fattoria Montecchio's 2015 "La Papessa" Merlot, IGT from your most recent wine of the month club shipment.
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Pork Chile Verde
Enjoy this unique recipe with the remainder of your Clairvaux Merlot from our wine subscription box. Cheers!
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Red Hill Meat Loaf
Enjoy a tasty version of your classic meatloaf! Pair with a Merlot straight from your wine of the month box. Cheers!
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