Region: Savoie, France (Vin de Savoie AOC)
Grapes: Jacquère, Altesse (Roussette), and/or other indigenous Savoyard white varieties
Body: Light
Notes: Alpine and electric. Lemon, green apple, white pear, fresh herbs, and a clean, stony, almost glacial mineral finish. This is what mountain air tastes like in a glass.
Pairing: Raclette, fondue, charcuterie, grilled trout, soft Alpine cheeses, or anything that belongs near an elevation marker.
Saint-Germain "Crac Boum Bu" Blanc is produced by Domaine Saint-Germain in Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, deep in the French Alps of Savoie — one of France's most distinctive and underappreciated wine regions, where rare indigenous grape varieties grown on steep Alpine slopes produce wines of piercing freshness and mineral precision unlike anything else in the country. The name "Crac Boum Bu" is pure Savoyard playfulness — an onomatopoeic reference to the sounds of the mountains — reflecting the estate's warm, unpretentious character. Winemaker Marius and his team farm with minimal treatments on steep terraced vineyards above the Combe de Savoie valley, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling with minimal intervention to preserve the extraordinary Alpine freshness of the fruit. Savoie is one of the natural wine world's most exciting frontiers, and Saint-Germain is one of its finest ambassadors.
Grapes: Jacquère, Altesse (Roussette), and/or other indigenous Savoyard white varieties
Body: Light
Notes: Alpine and electric. Lemon, green apple, white pear, fresh herbs, and a clean, stony, almost glacial mineral finish. This is what mountain air tastes like in a glass.
Pairing: Raclette, fondue, charcuterie, grilled trout, soft Alpine cheeses, or anything that belongs near an elevation marker.
Saint-Germain "Crac Boum Bu" Blanc is produced by Domaine Saint-Germain in Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, deep in the French Alps of Savoie — one of France's most distinctive and underappreciated wine regions, where rare indigenous grape varieties grown on steep Alpine slopes produce wines of piercing freshness and mineral precision unlike anything else in the country. The name "Crac Boum Bu" is pure Savoyard playfulness — an onomatopoeic reference to the sounds of the mountains — reflecting the estate's warm, unpretentious character. Winemaker Marius and his team farm with minimal treatments on steep terraced vineyards above the Combe de Savoie valley, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling with minimal intervention to preserve the extraordinary Alpine freshness of the fruit. Savoie is one of the natural wine world's most exciting frontiers, and Saint-Germain is one of its finest ambassadors.
Region: Savoie, France (Vin de Savoie AOC)
Grapes: Jacquère, Altesse (Roussette), and/or other indigenous Savoyard white varieties
Body: Light
Notes: Alpine and electric. Lemon, green apple, white pear, fresh herbs, and a clean, stony, almost glacial mineral finish. This is what mountain air tastes like in a glass.
Pairing: Raclette, fondue, charcuterie, grilled trout, soft Alpine cheeses, or anything that belongs near an elevation marker.
Saint-Germain "Crac Boum Bu" Blanc is produced by Domaine Saint-Germain in Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, deep in the French Alps of Savoie — one of France's most distinctive and underappreciated wine regions, where rare indigenous grape varieties grown on steep Alpine slopes produce wines of piercing freshness and mineral precision unlike anything else in the country. The name "Crac Boum Bu" is pure Savoyard playfulness — an onomatopoeic reference to the sounds of the mountains — reflecting the estate's warm, unpretentious character. Winemaker Marius and his team farm with minimal treatments on steep terraced vineyards above the Combe de Savoie valley, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling with minimal intervention to preserve the extraordinary Alpine freshness of the fruit. Savoie is one of the natural wine world's most exciting frontiers, and Saint-Germain is one of its finest ambassadors.
Grapes: Jacquère, Altesse (Roussette), and/or other indigenous Savoyard white varieties
Body: Light
Notes: Alpine and electric. Lemon, green apple, white pear, fresh herbs, and a clean, stony, almost glacial mineral finish. This is what mountain air tastes like in a glass.
Pairing: Raclette, fondue, charcuterie, grilled trout, soft Alpine cheeses, or anything that belongs near an elevation marker.
Saint-Germain "Crac Boum Bu" Blanc is produced by Domaine Saint-Germain in Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, deep in the French Alps of Savoie — one of France's most distinctive and underappreciated wine regions, where rare indigenous grape varieties grown on steep Alpine slopes produce wines of piercing freshness and mineral precision unlike anything else in the country. The name "Crac Boum Bu" is pure Savoyard playfulness — an onomatopoeic reference to the sounds of the mountains — reflecting the estate's warm, unpretentious character. Winemaker Marius and his team farm with minimal treatments on steep terraced vineyards above the Combe de Savoie valley, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling with minimal intervention to preserve the extraordinary Alpine freshness of the fruit. Savoie is one of the natural wine world's most exciting frontiers, and Saint-Germain is one of its finest ambassadors.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.