Winemaker
Michel Rolland
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Rutherford, California, United States

i. Biography
Born on 24 December 1947, Michel Rolland came to wine through formal study at the School of Viticulture and Oenology at La Tour Blanche. That training in viticulture and cellar practice still frames the way his work is read: as disciplined, practical, and grounded in how wine is made, sold, and understood in the market. His view of the trade is direct. “Wine is often all about marketing. Orange wines are not in my preference.” The line is plainspoken, but it also shows how Rolland treats wine as both craft and commerce, with style and demand sitting alongside technical work rather than outside it.
At a Glance - Nationality: French. - Born: 24 December 1947. - Training: School of Viticulture and Oenology at La Tour Blanche. - Specialty: Merlot and Pomerol. Michel Rolland’s name is closely linked with Merlot and Pomerol. That pairing points to a body of work built around texture, breadth, and ripeness, and to a professional identity shaped by a clear focus on one of wine’s most closely watched regions and varietal expressions.
Signature
Michel's signature wines include Mariflor and Bonne Nouvelle. Mariflor and Bonne Nouvelle are the names through which Michel Rolland’s work is publicly identified. They sit within the language of his career as finished bottles that carry his technical approach into the glass.
In Their Words These remarks place wine tourism alongside production, showing how Michel Rolland reads the category as part of the trade rather than an add-on to it. With Wine Paths, the emphasis is on visibility for clients’ properties in France and abroad, and on a platform built around wine tourism. The second statement widens that frame to a global market, with South America, North America, Europe and beyond all part of the same commercial field.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Michel
What is Michel Rolland's current role?
As of 2026, Michel Rolland is Consulting Oenologist.
What is Michel Rolland known for?
Known for Merlot and Pomerol.
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