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    Winemaker

    Jean-Michel Novelle

    Winemaker & Oenologist, Le Grand Clos

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    Portrait of Jean-Michel Novelle

    i. Biography

    Jean-Michel Novelle is a Geneva-area winemaker and oenologist based in Satigny, where he founded Le Grand Clos in 1984 and now produces more than 35 wines from 17 grape varieties on seven hectares. He is a creative winemaker who has worked as an international consulting oenologist, including a continuing consulting role with Amayna in Chile, and his style emphasizes low-input viticulture and distinctive blends.