Les Saintes Vierges is the most floral
The mid‑palate is slender but more layered than the village wine
Balanced and elegant
a pure expression of the 2023 vintage
Domaine du Joncier Lirac Sparkling Les Saintes Vierges is theThe palate is bright, savoury, and firmly structured, opening with red cherry, raspberry, and plum skin before a clear line of garrigue herbs and cracked pepper brings lift. Acidity is fresh and lively, giving the wine a taut, energetic feel, while tannins are grippy, earthy, and confidently rustic, very much in the Joncier style. The midpalate is leaner and more herbal than plush, showing hints of dried thyme, bay leaf, and warm stones. The finish is