Oddbird Red (Non-Alcoholic), Saint-Chinian, France

CONTENTS/INGREDIENSER
DE-ALCOHOLIZED WINE (GRAPES, PRESERVATIVES: SULPHITES)/ AVALKOHOLISERAT WINE (VINDRUVOR, KONSERVERINGSMEDEL: SULFITER), RECTIFIED GRAPE MUST CONCENTRATE/ REKTIFIERAD DRUVMUSTKONCENTRAT, PRESERVATIVES: SULPHITES/ KONSERVERINGSMEDEL: SULFITER, TANNINES/TANNINER

NUTRITION FACTS/ NÄRINGSVÄRDEN 100 ML
ENERGY/ ENERGI 88.3 KJ (21.1 KCAL), TOTAL FAT/ FETT 0G), CARBOHYDRATES/ KOLHYDRATER 4.7G (SUGARS/VARAV SOCKERARTER 4 G), PROTEIN 0G, SALT <0.1G

Saint-Chinian, France

GSM comes from Saint-Chinian, a landscape defined by schist slopes, limestone plateaus, and ancient sandstone ridges. Mediterranean heat meets cool winds from the Massif Central, creating a climate that slows ripening and builds concentration in the grapes. The combination of elevation, exposure, and fragmented soils produces fruit with both freshness and depth. Many of the vineyards in Saint-Chinian are old, with parcels exceeding fifty years and some Carignan vines more than a century old. These deep-rooted vines offer naturally low yields and a clear sense of site. Garrigue vegetatio surrounds the vineyards and subtly influences the aromatic profile of the grapes.

The Making of GSM

GSM is made by fermenting hand-harvested grapes in raw concrete tanks, a method that supports clarity and gentle extraction. Grapes are destemmed and fermented with light pump-overs, allowing colour and structure to develop without excessive intensity. Full malolactic fermentation follows, contributing to roundness and textural integration. After fermentation, the wine is aged for twelve months on fine lees. This period allows the components of the blend to settle into balance and adds depth without overshadowing the fruit. Once it has matured, the alcohol is removed through a low-temperature, aroma-preserving method, maintaining structure, minerality, and the core expression of the blend. The approach reflects the traditional handling of southern French red blends, adapted for dealcoholization.