Articles from Younan Wine Estates

Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Younan Wine Estates proudly announces that its Bordeaux wines have received exceptional recognition from some of the world’s most respected wine critics, further strengthening the estate’s position as one of the most exciting modern producers in the Saint-Émilion region. Recent ratings from leading authorities including James Suckling, Antonio Galloni, Decanter, Tom Mullen, Jane Anson, and Peter Moser have placed the wines of Château Zaya, Château La Croix Younan, and Château Ascumbas among the most highly acclaimed releases associated with Bordeaux’s prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation.

Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an exceptional head-to-head tasting, the 2018 Château La Croix Younan, a Grand Cru from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, decisively surpassed the highly acclaimed 1997 Tignanello, a renowned Super Tuscan, in every category of evaluation: color, aroma, taste, and structure. This remarkable comparison highlights the technical and sensory superiority of Bordeaux winemaking, particularly given the dramatic difference in price—$200 for Château La Croix Younan versus $1,200 for the 1997 Tignanello—and the age gap of over two decades.

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zaya Younan, the visionary behind some of France’s finest wines and spirits, is proud to announce that all Younan Wine Estates’ products are now available for online purchase in the United States. Through the newly launched website, www.frenchconnectionwineandspirits.com, consumers across the country can now order premium wines, vodka, and cognac crafted in France, with the added convenience of same-day shipping.

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zaya Younan, the world-renowned entrepreneur and master winemaker, is redefining the global wine and spirits industry with his extraordinary craftsmanship through his company, Younan Wine Estates. His four vineyards in Bordeaux’s prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru region, under the banner of Younan Wine Estates, are now being celebrated as some of the finest in the world, further establishing Younan as one of the best winemakers on the planet.

Chateau Zaya 2020 Receives Gold Medal with 95 Points and Chateau La Croix Younan Receives Silver Medal with 92 Points