Clos des Marronniers

Jean-Martin DUTOUR took over the Domaine du Roncée in 1993. In the vineyard, inter-row cultivation stimulates soil life, high trellising captures maximum light, and meticulous pruning and leaf thinning ensure that the grapes are well exposed to the sun for optimal ripening. Hedges, woods, trees and shrubs, wet areas, and uncultivated spaces are preserved around the vineyard to maintain biodiversity. This continuous commitment to sustainable viticulture was recognized in 2017 with the HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. In the cellar, after partnering with Christophe BAUDRY in 2003, Jean-Martin built a winery in 2006 focused on two simple principles: respect for the harvest and respect for the environment. In 2012, a 1200 m² photovoltaic roof was built to produce the equivalent of the energy needed to cool the entire facility. This simple and coherent tool permits us to focus on the product, to reveal the subtle richness of the CHINON terroirs.