Wine Tastings & Events

Monthly Staff Pick ¦ our wine flight

The true pleasure of wine lies in those unexpected moments when a bottle reveals something new; something memorable, something worth sharing. This is the idea behind our Staff Pick of the month: a changing selection of wines chosen simply because they have caught our attention.

Each month, Jacques and Julien select four wines (two whites and two reds) reflecting the season, the mood, and the way we want to drink at that particular time of year. A fresh, mineral white might suit the brightness of longer days, while a richer, more generous red can feel just right as the evenings become cooler.

The selection is guided by experience and intuition, but also by something harder to define: the wines that excite us. They might stand out for their elegance, their character, their originality, or simply because they made us stop and think. Some come from familiar regions; others from lesser-known appellations and independent growers.

Each month’s selection is an invitation to taste something different. You might discover a wine you have never encountered before, or revisit a familiar style from a completely new perspective. The four bottles are chosen with curiosity, intention, and a genuine desire to share what we are enjoying right now.

The Staff Pick of the Month is always evolving, just like wine itself. Four bottles, chosen for the season and for the moment. Available by the glass, as a four-wine tasting flight, or to take home from the shop.

Wine Tastings on Saturdays

Join us every Saturday at 3pm for a relaxed and informal wine tasting at The French Paradox.

Each week, Jacques and Julien explore a different theme, from classic French regions and grape varieties to hidden gems and exceptional vintages. Whether you are new to wine or already know your way around a bottle, these sessions are designed to be enjoyable, accessible and full of interesting discoveries.

Depending on the theme, you might taste Grand Cru wines, exceptional vintages or special bottles from independent French growers.

The focus is not on formality or technical jargon, but on good wine, good stories and good conversation. Each tasting is an opportunity to explore outstanding bottles while learning more about the regions, growers and traditions behind them.

Every Saturday · 3pm
No booking required · Walk-ins welcome

If you would prefer to secure your place in advance, you can reserve by emailing wineshop@thefrenchparadox.com or calling 01 660 4068.

Come along, take a seat at our tasting table, and see what’s being poured this Saturday.

Our full wine list

Explore our current selection of wines online, wherever you are. Our collection brings together wines from independent growers and family-run domaines, carefully selected by The French Paradox.

Our online shop is organised by region and winery, making it easy to browse the producers, appellations and bottles that make up our collection. You can also explore by style, colour, grape variety and other categories to help you find the right bottle.

Whether you have a particular wine in mind, want to explore a new region, or simply see what’s new, our online selection is designed to make choosing your next bottle easy and enjoyable.

Every wine can be purchased directly online for delivery across Ireland or collected from our shop in Ballsbridge. You can also visit us in person and choose a bottle to enjoy at our tasting table or as part of one of our guided tasting experiences.

Browse our collection online, or visit us in the shop and let us help you find your next bottle.

Organising a gathering

There are moments in life that deserve more than an ordinary bottle. A wedding, a milestone birthday, an anniversary, a family gathering, or simply a long table filled with friends — these are occasions where wine becomes part of the celebration. The right bottle can set the tone, mark a special moment and bring people together around something memorable.

At The French Paradox, we have created a selection specifically for these occasions, bringing together elegant Champagnes, exceptional magnums and larger formats chosen for their character, quality and ability to make an impression.

The magic of a magnum

A magnum holds 1.5 litres, the equivalent of two standard bottles, making it naturally suited to sharing. But its appeal goes beyond size. Larger formats offer a different ageing environment, with a greater volume of wine relative to the air beneath the cork. This can allow the wine to evolve more slowly, helping to preserve freshness and balance while developing complexity and elegance over time. For wine lovers and collectors, magnums are particularly prized for their ageing potential.

And then there is the theatre. A magnum arriving at the table creates an instant sense of occasion. It invites conversation, encourages sharing and becomes part of the story of the event. A large-format Champagne at the beginning of a wedding, or a beautifully aged magnum shared around a family table, can make an already special moment feel even more memorable.

Our selection includes wines for different styles of celebration and different budgets — from vibrant, elegant Champagnes to remarkable French wines from some of our favourite independent producers. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a celebration for a larger group, we can help you find a bottle — or a few — worthy of the occasion.