Domaine Ratapoil ‘One Shot’ 2023

Nestled in the bucolic heart of the Jura, Domaine Ratapoil has carved out a distinctive niche in the ever-evolving natural wine scene. Established in 2009 by Raphaël Monnier, a former history teacher, and his wife Estelle, the estate is the culmination of 15+ years of passionate winemaking that began as a side project with Raphaël’s childhood friend, Jean-Baptiste Ménigoz of Les Bottes Rouge. The name “Ratapoil” itself, is a playful nod to local slang reflecting the Monnier’s outsider status in the traditional wine world, embodying the spirit of hobbyist winemakers & newcomers who thrive in the region.

Since moving to an old farm just outside Arc-et-Senans in 2000, the Monniers have cultivated 2 hectares of vineyards, embracing organic farming & biodynamic practices. Their unique holdings include a mixed parcel near Buffard, home to rare native varietals from 60+ year old vines, which yield a fruit-forward red blend aptly named Le Ratapoil Rouge & the white counterpart, Le Ratapoil Blanc. Their Arbois Ploussard & Trousseau grapes are sourced from prime sites like Les Corvées & En Paradis, while the whites, including Chardonnay & Savagnin, flourish in the limestone & clay-rich soils of Vadans.