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France 44 Wines & Spirits France 44 is a family-owned and operated shop that features an extensive selection of wine, beer, spirits, and gourmet food.
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Our friendly staff are passionate about what they do and make it their mission to help you find something you’ll love. A family-owned shop that features a comprehensive stock of spirits, local and imported craft beers, and wines you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities.

Calling all Uisgephiles! Stop in for a special Thursday tasting with former France 44 employee and current market manage...
10/21/2026

Calling all Uisgephiles! Stop in for a special Thursday tasting with former France 44 employee and current market manager for RƩmy Cointreau, Chaz Fenske!

He’ll be pouring samples of three delectable single malts from Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay:
The Classic Laddie, an elegant, floral unpeated dram made from 100% Scottish barley.
Octomore Edition 16.1, a super heavily peated single malt made from 100% Scottish Concerto barley. 101.4ppm peat brings a smoky intensity on the nose with surprising delicacy on the palate.
Octomore Edition 16.2, which ramps up the complexity from aging in four different cask types: Oloroso sherry, Bordeaux w**e, Madeira, and Portugese Moscatel.

Tasting Details: Thursday, 10/22 4-6:30pm.

You won’t want to miss this. See you then!

Calling all Uisgephiles! Stop in for a special Thursday tasting with former France 44 employee and current market manage...
10/21/2026

Calling all Uisgephiles! Stop in for a special Thursday tasting with former France 44 employee and current market manager for RƩmy Cointreau, Chaz Fenske!

He'll be pouring samples of three delectable single malts from Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay:
The Classic Laddie, an elegant, floral unpeated dram made from 100% Scottish barley.
Octomore Edition 16.1, a super heavily peated single malt made from 100% Scottish Concerto barley. 101.4ppm peat brings a smoky intensity on the nose with surprising delicacy on the palate.
Octomore Edition 16.2, which ramps up the complexity from aging in four different cask types: Oloroso sherry, Bordeaux w**e, Madeira, and Portugese Moscatel.

Tasting Details: Thursday, 10/22 4-6:30pm.

You won't want to miss this. See you then!

Join us on Friday, October 23, for a tasting celebrating the release of our newest Single Barrel Select from Brother Jus...
10/21/2026

Join us on Friday, October 23, for a tasting celebrating the release of our newest Single Barrel Select from Brother Justus Wh***ey Company.

What you’ll find in the glass:
🫐 Nose: Blackberry, ginger, chocolate
šŸ Palate: Brown sugar, maple, cashew
🌰 Finish: Vanilla, allspice, oak resin

Made with 100% malted barley and Minnesota-sourced ingredients, and bottled at cask strength for depth of flavor. We’ll also be pouring their latest Founder’s Reserve IV, and you can enter to win a bottle of our Single Barrel Select.

BOTTLE GIVEAWAY RAFFLE
Enter for a chance to win a bottle of France 44’s Brother Justus Single Barrel Select Wh***ey!

Raffle Rules:
Must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
One entry per person, in-store only.
No purchase necessary to enter.
Raffle entry is open Friday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 25th.
Winner will be selected at random on Monday, October 26th.
Winner must present valid government-issued photo ID.
Prize must be claimed by Monday, November 30th.
Void where prohibited by law.
Additional restrictions may apply.
The winner will be contacted using the information provided on the paper entry slip.

10/21/2026

šŸ‡ Randall Grahm’s Popelochum is coming to Bourget Imports!

The visionary behind Bonny Doon is embarking on a new chapter with his Popelouchum project—and we’re excited to bring his Popelochum w**es to our portfolio soon!

Get to know the man behind the w**es in The Terroirist , a new documentary by Jeffrey Reiner & Darin Bresnitz exploring Randall’s unconventional career and ambitious quest to create a truly American w**e grape.

šŸŽ¬ Premiering November 13 at France44 and on streaming on Apple, Amazon, Google Play and Youtube TV.

Great w**e, big ideas, and one very singular vision. šŸ·

New Stuff Roundup!In sprits, we have the new Mijenta Maestra Selection No 3; with agave grown from seed, fermented in wo...
10/14/2026

New Stuff Roundup!

In sprits, we have the new Mijenta Maestra Selection No 3; with agave grown from seed, fermented in wood tanks with fiber, cooked in a stone oven and ground via tahona, and rested in clay pots. It is singular with beautiful anise minerality. From Gozona, we have a rarity with an Espadin con Moho (mold). After cooking, the agave rest outside during the rains and form a moldy sheen. Once fermented and distilled, this creates an umami, mushroom, cacao profile that is wild and delicious. Keeper’s Heart has released their first American Rye with a balanced spice and cracker dance on the palate. You can taste it at the store with Master Distiller Brian Nation Friday November 19th 4-6pm! We have a new Irish wh***ey from Clan Colla that is an 11-year-old blend of malt and grain batches triple-casked in ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, and peated casks, creating honey-citrus and sherry notes. For dessert, we have Cacao Noir from Meunier; not a creme, this is pure cacao flavor that will make you want to sit down and recover from the experience.

In w**e, we have Metier Sauv Blanc, from Columbia Valley, Washington. Bright tropical fruit, papaya and pineapple. Then we have Friuli Bianco, a Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio blend from northern Italy. A white w**e with more structure, making it perfect for fall time. For something more unique, there’s Retsina Markou, Greek w**e aged with pine needles giving it a distinct pine resin note. Great as a float in a G&T! Then there’s Pigeon Hill Le Pigeon, a blend from QuĆ©bec made with Marquette, a grape developed at the University of Minnesota. Fun alternative for Bordeaux drinkers.

In b**r, Venn just dropped a fresh hop version of Northodox! And it’s always excited when Surly releases a new Darkness Imperial Stout. Then Boulevard just collaborated with Toping Goliath, whose stouts are storied in the midwest, to awaken the Crypt Sleeper!

šŸŽCIDER SEASON!šŸKeepsake turns out some of the tastiest Minnesota-made sippers to embrace Autumn, and we’ve got ā€˜em all! ...
10/13/2026

šŸŽCIDER SEASON!šŸ
Keepsake turns out some of the tastiest Minnesota-made sippers to embrace Autumn, and we’ve got ā€˜em all! From a classic dry finish all the way to their stunning ā€œJewelā€, aged on cherries!

One of our favorite w**e brains, Moses, just got pack from France so we asked him to pick our two of his favorite French...
10/11/2026

One of our favorite w**e brains, Moses, just got pack from France so we asked him to pick our two of his favorite French w**es!

• 2022 Domaine Belliviere Jasnieres Les Rosiers: 100% Chenin Blanc with delicate notes of orange blossom, honey, and pear, perfect with an autumn flavors such as roasted chicken and squash.

• 2025 Marcel Lapierre Morgon: 100% Gamay with expressive notes of blood orange, black plum, and cherry. Excellent with mushroom risotto and grilled duck breast.

Third picture is just him looking all cool in Paris.

šŸ·VERMOUTH CLASSšŸ·Tuesday, October 13th 6:00-7:30Vermouth is having quite a moment and we’re here for it! whether you’re i...
10/09/2026

šŸ·VERMOUTH CLASSšŸ·
Tuesday, October 13th
6:00-7:30

Vermouth is having quite a moment and we’re here for it! whether you’re into the classic styles of products like Bordiga and Noilly Prat, or want to taste the future with products like Minnesota’s own Allora apple vermouth and Unico Yuzu, we have it all!

The class includes:
•A welcome cocktail
• Light bites (always great!)
• A chance to see and smell the botanicals that go into the products
• In-depth, lecture-style coverage of all the featured bottles

Tickets are available on our website and via the link in our IG bio!

We hope to toast the wide world of vermouth with you next week!

šŸ‚FALL COCKTAILšŸ‚-Hot Chocolate After Dark-1.5 HernĆ”n Mexican Hot Chocolate Square8.0 oz whole Milk or Oat Milk1.0 oz Resp...
10/04/2026

šŸ‚FALL COCKTAILšŸ‚
-Hot Chocolate After Dark-
1.5 HernƔn Mexican Hot Chocolate Square
8.0 oz whole Milk or Oat Milk
1.0 oz Resposado Tequila
0.5 oz Licor 43
Pinch of cayenne, optional Cinnamon, optional for garnish

1. Warm the milk and chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring until completely melted.
2. Add cayenne to taste.
3.Remove from heat and Stir in the Tequila and Licor 43
4. Froth until foamy.
5. Pour into your favorite clear mug and finish with cinnamon.

All ingredients shown are available in-store!

10/02/2026

We had such a great time celebrating Club 44 last night! We’re nothing without you, our community, and we love to celebrate the only way we know how: with great food & drink! Cheers to the best customers around.

Address

4351 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN
55410

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+16129253252

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