Vignobles Younan - Younan Wine Estates de la Maison Younan

What Vignobles Younan - Younan Wine Estates de la Maison Younan does

Vignobles Younan - Younan Wine Estates de la Maison Younan is a privately-held French wine estate group operating in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The legal entity (VIGNOBLES YOUNAN) is registered in Libourne and led by PDG Zaya S. Younan. The group owns and operates a portfolio of châteaux including Château Zaya (8 hectares), Château La Croix Younan, Château Ascumbas (5.32 hectares, acquired in 2022), and La Croix Fourney (8.97 hectares), producing Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines with Merlot-dominant blends and supporting white and AOC Bordeaux cuvées.

The core technology is traditional Bordeaux winemaking: soil working practices (labours des sols), parcel-level grape selection, vinification, and aging in oak barrels. The portfolio extends beyond wine into luxury spirits under the El Septimo brand, including a Cognac collection produced in partnership with Maison Comandon (founded 1821) using Charentais copper pot stills and aged in estate-sourced oak barrels, and a luxury French vodka launched in 2023. Production includes both core cuvées and limited-edition special cuvées (e.g., Excellence de La Croix Younan at 1,770 bottles, Icône de La Croix Younan at 2,665 bottles).

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with sales through the company website, estate visits at the Saint-Émilion properties, and organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The primary customer segment is luxury wine consumers and collectors, with products earning international critical recognition including a Decanter 'Best in Show' (97 pts) in 2022, multiple Decanter and Los Angeles International Wine Competition medals, and a Double Gold (96 pts) at the World Spirits Competition for El Septimo Vodka. The company is owner-operated with €1,000 share capital, no external investors disclosed, and an active strategy of acquisition-led portfolio expansion and category extension into spirits.

Name

Vignobles Younan - Younan Wine Estates de la Maison Younan

Legal name

VIGNOBLES YOUNAN

Website

https://chateauzayawinery.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vignobles Younan is a privately-held Saint-Émilion wine estate group producing premium Grand Cru Bordeaux wines across four châteaux and luxury spirits under the El Septimo brand, selling direct-to-consumer to collectors and luxury wine buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bordeaux Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Wineries (312130)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Premium Bordeaux wines
• Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
• Luxury wine estates
• Fine spirits production
• Estate-grown wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Émilion

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (B2C): Direct-to-consumer sales of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines and other Bordeaux wines produced from the company's three estates. Revenue generated from bottle sales to individual consumers and wine enthusiasts.
2. Spirits Sales: Sales of El Septimo brand cognac, vodka, and potentially other spirits produced in partnership with Comandon and other producers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vignobles Younan produces and sells premium wines from its three wine estates located in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux, France (Château Zaya, Château La Croix Younan, and Château Ascumbas). The company also produces and sells luxury spirits under the El Septimo brand, including a Cognac collection (launched 2022, in partnership with Maison Comandon) and a Vodka (launched 2023), both sold direct-to-consumer through estate channels and the company website.

Product overview

Vignobles Younan operates as a collection of Saint-Émilion wine estates producing premium wines and spirits. The portfolio includes four distinct wine estates: Château Zaya (7.89 ha), Château La Croix Younan, Château Ascumbas (acquired 2022, 5.32 ha), and La Croix Fourney. Core wine products span Saint-Émilion Grand Cru reds (Château Zaya, Les Jardins du Château Zaya, Château La Croix Younan, Excellence de La Croix Younan, Icône de La Croix Younan, Château Ascumbas, La Croix Fourney, Ascumbas Vinus), white wines (Zaya Blanc, El Septimo Blanc), and a premium red blend (El Septimo Rouge). The spirits division branded under El Septimo includes Cognac (launched 2022 with Maison Comandon) and Vodka (launched 2023), representing luxury extensions of the Younan wine heritage.

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Brands

• Château Zaya: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine estate, 7.89-8 hectares, producing Merlot-dominant blends (75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon).
• Château La Croix Younan
• Château Ascumbas
• El Septimo Vodka
• El Septimo Cognac
• La Croix Fourney

Products and services

• Château Zaya Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine from a 7.89-hectare vineyard, blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for intense dark fruit, chocolate, and coffee notes with a persistent, balanced finish.
• Les Jardins du Château Zaya Single-varietal Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from 1.50 hectares of Cabernet Franc vines (avg. 30 years old) on sandy-loam soils. Features velvety tannins, red fruit, mint, and licorice notes.
• Zaya Blanc White wine from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, selected from best parcels in Northern Gironde. Golden color with rich, complex aromas and citrus notes. Awarded Silver Medal at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2022).
• Château La Croix Younan Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with soil composition of 40% clay and 60% sand. Produces wines with ripe black fruit, firm tannins, and fine cocoa aromas. Multiple vintages available.
• Excellence de La Croix Younan Limited-edition special cuvée created from exceptional 2020 and 2022 vintages. Production limited to 1,770 bottles (2020) and 2,665 bottles (2022). Personal project of Zaya S. Younan.
• Icône de La Croix Younan Icon cuvée from Château La Croix Younan, representing the estate's finest expression from 2 hectares of vines.
• Château Ascumbas Saint-Émilion Grand Cru acquired in 2022, a single-plot property of 5.32 hectares. Blend of 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging 35 years old.
• La Croix Fourney Saint-Émilion wine from 8.97-hectare vineyard with clay (40%) and sandy (60%) soils. Blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Ascumbas Vinus rouge AOC Bordeaux red wine blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Malbec. Features deep color with violet hints, complex black fruit aromas with toasted and coffee notes, and velvety tannins. Awarded Silver Medal at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2022).
• El Septimo Rouge Premium Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine from parcel selections of Château Zaya and Château La Croix Younan. Features dark fruit, black cherry, and coffee notes.
• El Septimo Blanc Chardonnay white wine from selected best terroirs of Northern Gironde. Golden yellow color with rich, complex aromas, freshness, and persistent finish with fine acidity.
• Vodka El Septimo Luxury French vodka launched in 2023, distilled five times using Charentais copper pot still for exceptional purity. Made from French wheat, slow-filtered. Awarded 96 pts Double Gold at World Spirits Competition. Limited edition.
• Cognac El Septimo Cognac collection launched in 2022 in partnership with Maison Comandon (established 1821). 'The Magnificent 7' collection includes VSOP, VSOP Grande Champagne, XO Signature, XO Vintage 2009, XO Vintage 2007, and XO Extra Old Cask. Aged in oak barrels from Younan Wine Estates vineyards. Double distilled using Charentais copper pot still.

Quantifiable outcome

• Château La Croix Younan 2022 received 97 pts from Decanter 'Best in show' award
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Maison ComandoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with Maison Comandon, founded in 1821, for the production of El Septimo Cognac collection. Comandon provides double distillation using Charentais copper pot stills and expertise in cognac production. The collection 'The Magnificent 7' includes VSOP, VSOP Grande Champagne, XO Signature, XO Vintage 2009, XO Vintage 2007, XO Vintage 2004, and XO Extra Old Cask, aged in oak barrels from the company's own vineyards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/younanwineestates
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/vignobles-younan-younan-wine-estates
• Instagraminstagram.com/younanwineestates

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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