Aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant dominate with notes of pepper, nutmeg and earth. These flavours continue through the palate complimented by black plum flavours, acidity and fine tannins.

Established in 1781 Vidal-Fleury is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Rhone Valley. The Saint Joseph appellation is located in the Northern Rhone Valley on southern exposed granite slopes, Vidal-Fleury's Saint Joseph comes from the southern sector of the appellation.

Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury is located in the midst of the Côte-Rôtie vineyards in the Northern Rhône, and is the oldest continuously operating wine producer in the Rhône Valley. Since the early days Vidal-Fleury has established a reputation for the production of high quality wines which show individuality and the typicity of the different Rhône appellations from which they come. Vidal-Fleury's renaissance began in 1984 when it was purchased by the Guigal family whose support allowed the business to flourish whilst still allowing it to operate independently.