i. Biography
Jonathan Maltus has been winemaker at Le Dôme in Saint-Émilion, France, since 1996. That tenure is the clearest measure of his method: long, exacting, and built around one test — whether an intervention improves the wine. His own line puts it plainly: “Anything that can make the wine better, I embrace.” The work reads as practical rather than performative, with little interest in flourish unless it earns its place in the bottle.
Coming Up
Since 1994, Jonathan Maltus has been the owner and proprietor of Château Teyssier, a role that gave his career a durable base in Saint-Émilion. Two years later, in 1996, he added owner, proprietor, and winemaker at Le Dôme, extending that same discipline into a second estate. The two properties have carried the weight of his career ever since, showing a preference for continuity, control, and steady refinement over display.
Where They Are Now
He has been owner/proprietor of Château Teyssier in Saint-Émilion, France, since 1994. The length of that run points to a style of work built on consistency rather than reinvention. At Le Dôme, he has been owner/proprietor and winemaker since 1996, where the practical demands of production and the responsibility of ownership meet in one role. Across both estates, the through-line is control: keeping close to the work and returning to it year after year.
Signature
Jonathan's signature wines include Château Teyssier, La Forge, Vieux Château Mazerat, and World's End "Little Sister" Merlot. Read together, they show the range of his output without changing the underlying logic of the work. The common thread is a disciplined sensibility: wines that sit within a larger system of judgment, made with attention to detail and a clear sense of purpose.
In Their Words “Anything that can make the wine better, I embrace.”
Honors
Jonathan's honors include Order of the British Empire (OBE) (2016).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Jonathan Maltus's current role?
Jonathan Maltus is Winemaker.
What recognition has Jonathan Maltus received?
Order of the British Empire (OBE) (2016).
