Michel BLANC

Michel Blanc is a French wine industry executive, legal specialist, and winemaker involved in the development and international promotion of Rhône Valley appellations.

Since 2019, he has been Director of Projects and Development for the Maison des Vignerons de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where he coordinates initiatives spanning wine production, legal protection of the AOC, communication, tourism, and environmental projects.

He is co-founder of Vinadea, of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine house, and founder of Domaine Arnia in the Luberon and Ventoux appellations.

Holding a postgraduate degree in vine and wine law from Aix-en-Provence, he combines technical, legal, and marketing expertise in the wine sector. He is regularly involved in teaching and lecturing in hospitality schools and higher education institutions, particularly on wine law, terroir, and sommelier training.

Internationally, he is recognized as a sensory analysis expert and collaborates with major wine competitions and professional tastings across Europe and beyond.

He also organizes conferences and events focused on wine heritage, biodiversity, and wine tourism, and serves on several regional and national tourism and gastronomy boards.

In 2025, he was awarded the rank of Officer of the French Order of Agricultural Merit, reflecting his long-standing contribution to French viticulture and territorial development.