Voted-In Tube: Terra Nera — Syrah, Saint-Joseph, North Rhône

Grape: Syrah 100%

Region: Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône, France

Contributor: Julien Marchand — third-generation grower blending tradition with biodynamic edge

Tasting Notes:

A brooding red with black olive, smoked plum, violet, and iron-rich minerality. Structured yet soulful, with a finish that hums like dusk.

Serving Temperature:

16–18°C

Food Pairing:

Pair with grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, lentils with rosemary, or aged Comté.

Poetic Framing:

“Dark fruit and flint collide — a hillside memory steeped in shadow and spice.”

Context & Ritual:

Chosen by the community for its autumn resonance, Terra Nera is a wine of tension and depth. Julien’s vines cling to steep granite slopes, absorbing the Rhône’s dramatic light. This tube is a tribute to twilight — a moment between fire and silence.

Tube Details

• Tube ID: VOT-OCT-2025-JM01

• Wine Type: Red Wine

• Grape Variety: Syrah

• Region of Origin: Saint-Joseph AOC, Northern Rhône, France

• Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol

• Volume: 100 ml

• Bottled On: 2025-09-26

• Lot Number: JM0926

• Contains Sulfites: Yes

• Producer: Julien Marchand, Domaine Marchand, Ardèche, France