Domaine Ratte

Pure Jura Wines from a Biodynamic Pioneer

Based in the heart of Arbois, Domaine Ratte is a highly regarded family-run estate at the forefront of Jura's natural wine movement. Since 1989, Michel-Henri and Françoise Ratte have stewarded the domaine with a steadfast commitment to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention winemaking. Today, their son Quentin Ratte has joined them, continuing the family’s dedication to crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines.

A Deep Commitment to Biodynamics

Domaine Ratte has been certified Bio and Demeter since the early 1990s, making them one of the region’s earliest adopters of biodynamic practices. They believe this holistic approach infuses the vines with vitality and energy, producing wines that are vibrant, precise, and alive.

The estate cultivates 9 hectares of vineyards across prestigious Arbois lieux-dits, including Les Corvées, Clos Maire, Grand Curoulet, Pré Levront, and others—many of which are home to vines aged 80 to 100 years.

Winemaking: Precision Without Intervention

The Ratte family takes a hands-off approach in the cellar, focusing on letting the vineyard speak through the wine:

• Hand-harvested grapes, carefully sorted

• Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts

• Zero added sulfur across all wines

• No fining or filtration (except occasionally)

• Aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and minerality, with minimal use of oak

Françoise Ratte champions the "ouillé" (topped-up) style for white wines, avoiding oxidation to highlight Jura’s natural acidity, purity of fruit, and crystalline expression of terroir.

Native Varieties & Single-Parcel Wines

Domaine Ratte works with all five traditional Jura grape varieties:
Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir, bottling a number of single-parcel cuvées that reflect the nuances of each site.

Their wines are marked by clarity, tension, and energy—beloved by natural wine enthusiasts and Jura purists alike.