What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 10:30am - 8:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 8:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 8:30pm Friday 10:30am - 8:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm

The French Paradox Wine Shop & Tasting room

Home
Ireland
Dublin
The French Paradox Wine Shop & Tasting room

Call Directions Website Contact the establishment

Franco-Irish family business importing wines directly from quality driven winemakers and serving up

An independent wine shop in Dublin, The French Paradox presents a carefully curated selection of artisanal wines from small, thoughtful producers. Rooted in authenticity, terroir, and a spirit of discovery, the collection focuses on wines that are expressive, elegant, and made with minimal intervention. Our team brings both knowledge and sensitivity, offering tailored guidance with ease and precision. More than a shop, each visit is conceived as an experience — warm, engaging, and quietly immersive, inviting you to explore and connect with wine in a meaningful way.

31/10/2026

29/10/2026

The great pumpkin w**e-off 🎃

Four pumpkins. Four w**e styles. One very important question…

Who rules the cellar?

Team WHITE "Jack Frost Blanc": two whites. Fresh, elegant, and convinced that red w**e is overrated.

Team ROSÉ "Miss Boo-tiful": two rosés. Pretty in pink, always ready for a party, and definitely not just a summer pumpkin.

Team RED "Sir Rouge-a-Lot": two reds. Serious, and absolutely certain that the other three are just juice.

Team SWEET "Lord of the Sweet Things": two sweet w**es. Saving the best for last, naturally. The others are simply jealous.

The competition is fierce. The bottles are open. The pumpkins have spoken.

So, whose team are you on?

Fancy a little Halloween magic at home? All these w**es are available on our website, ready to be delivered straight to your door. Just add friends and snacks!

**eisatreat **edelivery

20/10/2026

Abouriou. Never heard of it? You’re not alone.

Let’s head to the South-West of France, to Marmande, where Domaine de Beyssac champions one of France’s lesser-known grape varieties: Abouriou.

Forget Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for a moment. Abouriou is an old local variety, deeply rooted in the vineyards of the South-West, known for its naturally deep colour, generous fruit and distinctive personality. In the glass, expect juicy dark berries, a hint of spice and a lovely freshness. It’s an expressive, characterful red with plenty to say for itself; and a reminder that some of France’s most interesting w**es come from grapes you rarely see on a label.

There’s another reason we love this domaine: Domaine de Beyssac is Demeter-certified, reflecting its commitment to biodynamic viticulture and a living, balanced vineyard ecosystem.

A rare grape, a passionate grower and a w**e that deserves to be better known. Abouriou: a little South-Western secret worth sharing.

Available at The French Paradox W**e Shop and online.

**eshop **e

17/10/2026

Old vines. Old rogues. One seriously good w**e.

Meet Vieilles Canailles 2023, from Patricia and Luc Bettoni at Domaine Les Éminades, in Saint-Chinian, Languedoc. The name translates roughly as “old rascals” . And there’s certainly nothing ordinary about this bottle.

At its heart is Carignan from vines planted in 1902, over 120 years old! These remarkable vines produce tiny quantities of intensely flavoured grapes, giving the w**e its depth, concentration and unmistakable personality.

Expect dark cherries, blackberries and wild herbs, with pepper, liquorice and earthy, savoury notes. Powerful and full of character, yet balanced by freshness and beautifully refined tannins. Patricia and Luc work organically and biodynamically, with tremendous respect for their old vines and the distinctive terroirs of Saint-Chinian.

A w**e with a mischievous name, a remarkable history and plenty to say for itself.

Vieilles Canailles 2023. Some old rogues only get better with age.

Available at The French Paradox W**e Shop and online.

**eshop

Address

53 Shelbourne Road
Dublin
D04XC66

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 8:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+35316604068

Website

http://www.thefrenchparadox.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The French Paradox Wine Shop & Tasting room posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.