Winemaker
Jean-Martin Dutour
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Chinon, France
i. Biography
Jean-Martin Dutour is president of BAUDRY & DUTOUR in Chinon, and his work is defined by the slow discipline of domain management: keeping vineyards, estates, and identities aligned over time. Since 1993, Domaine du Roncée has sat at the center of that practice, marking the point from which his professional role has been built.
The Path
Since 1993, management of Domaine du Roncée has been part of Jean-Martin Dutour’s remit, and since 2003 he has also co-founded and managed the domains of La Perrière, Le Roncée, Saint Louans, La Grille, and Nau at BAUDRY & DUTOUR. In Chinon, where domaine names carry their own weight, Dutour’s path is read through responsibility held over time.
The Work Today
As president of BAUDRY & DUTOUR, Jean-Martin Dutour remains closely tied to Domaine du Roncée, where the practical demands of estate management still shape the job. The work is hands-on and long-viewed: maintaining consistency, holding systems together, and keeping the character of a domaine intact across seasons. The title signals leadership, but the substance is stewardship, with the land, the cellar, and the structure of the estate all requiring the same steady attention.
Signature
Jean-Martin Dutour’s signature wines include 2017 Chinon Blanc 3 Coteaux and 2009 Chinon Domaine Saint Louans. They register the estates he helps steward and the naming conventions that anchor the work at BAUDRY & DUTOUR. Their vintages fix them to specific moments; their labels place them squarely within the domains that define the portfolio.
Acclaim
Recognition here is tied to duration and scope: Domaine du Roncée under Jean-Martin Dutour’s management since 1993, and his presidency at BAUDRY & DUTOUR. In Chinon, that kind of record carries its own authority.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jean-Martin
How did Jean-Martin Dutour get started?
He began by taking over the management of Domaine du Roncée in Chinon in 1993.
What is Jean-Martin Dutour best known for today?
He is best known today as president of BAUDRY & DUTOUR and for his management of Domaine du Roncée.
