Domaines Arnaud Shiraz/syrah
Pays d'Oc Syrah, poured by the glass for thirty years.
The story behind Domaines Arnaud
Domaines Arnaud French Syrah comes out of the Pays d'Oc, the sun soaked Languedoc stretch of southern France where Syrah ripens to blackcurrant and cracked pepper. The label is bottled under the direction of Les Domaines de Fontcaude in Cessenon-sur-Orb, and the name is a nod to the family's Uncle Arnaud, which tells you most of what you need to know about the intent: a house wine, not a trophy.
It is 100 percent Syrah, IGP level, built fruit forward and full bodied at roughly 13 to 13.5 percent alcohol. We have sold this label for years to customers who want a Tuesday night red that still tastes like Syrah. No new oak theater, no pretense. Just dark plum, pepper, and a finish that asks for grilled meat.
Explore the Domaines Arnaud range
Six bottlings in the Domaines Arnaud French line, all value priced. The Syrah is the one to know for peppery, full bodied reds; the rest cover everyday pours.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaines Arnaud French Syrah 750mL | Red, Syrah | 26 to 27 (13 to 13.5% ABV) | Blackcurrant, dark plum, cracked pepper, full body |
| Domaines Arnaud Cuvee Finesse 750mL | Red, cuvee | About 26 (13% ABV) | Softer, rounder red for everyday pouring |
| Domaines Arnaud French Cab Sav 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | About 26 (13% ABV) | Cassis and cedar, firm tannin, grill friendly |
| Domaines Arnaud French Merlot 750mL | Red, Merlot | About 26 (13% ABV) | Plum and soft tannin, easy midweek glass |
| Domaines Arnaud French Chardonnay 750mL | White, Chardonnay | About 26 (13% ABV) | Orchard fruit, light body, serve chilled |
| Domaines Arnaud French Sav Blanc 750mL | White, Sauvignon Blanc | About 26 (13% ABV) | Citrus and green herb, crisp finish |
WineDomaines Arnaud - French Chardonnay 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WineDomaines Arnaud - French Sav Blanc 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WineDomaines Arnaud - French Merlot 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WineDomaines Arnaud - French Cab Sav 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WineDomaines Arnaud - Cuvee Finesse 750mL$9.98Out of stock
Shiraz/syrahDomaines Arnaud - French Syrah 750mL$9.98Which Domaines Arnaud is right for you?
Every bottle in the Domaines Arnaud French line sits at $9.98, which is the whole argument. The Syrah at that price gives you Pays d'Oc fruit and pepper without the markup of a village bottling, and the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cuvee Finesse land at the same number. Buy Domaines Arnaud online and build a mixed case for the week: a Syrah for the grill, a white for the fridge door. Stock moves fast at this tier, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm what is on the shelf today.
Pepper and dark fruit stand up to charcoal burgers without a second thought.
Same $9.98, firmer tannin, good anchor for a mixed everyday case.
Crisp citrus at a house pour price, chill it hard and keep it simple.
Domaines Arnaud cocktails and pairings
Serve the Syrah at cellar temperature, 60 to 65 degrees, and give it twenty minutes of air. It wants char.