The 2015 Valandraud Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France, stands out for its exceptional quality and remarkable reviews. This red wine, produced by Valandraud, features a 15.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 96, describing it as "medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a profound nose of baked cherries, warm black plums, blueberry preserves, and smoked meats." The mouthfeel is "big, full-bodied and powerful with notable, velvety tannins," and it finishes with "epic length." Lisa Perrotti-Brown noted that this "voluptuous, Rubenesque beauty will blow hedonists' minds."

Wine Spectator gave the 2015 Valandraud a 95, highlighting its "melted licorice, plum sauce, and blackberry puree notes," which flow with "ample but velvety structure." The review also mentions "alluring ganache, violet, and tobacco accents" that add nuance to the finish, making it "long and beguiling."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated it an impressive 97, emphasizing its "deep, dark, and almost inky color" and describing it as "thick, rich, lush, and opulent." He notes the prominence of "black plums, boysenberry chocolate, and licorice," with a finish that leaves "layers of black cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, licorice, and truffle." Leve considers this vintage one of the best ever produced by Valandraud.

Jeb Dunnuck gave an outstanding score of 99, calling it "a heavenly wine that exhibits a deep, saturated ruby/purple color." Dunnuck praised its "sensational bouquet of blackcurrants, cassis, crème caramel, graphite, and chocolate." The wine is described as "full-bodied, expansive, super concentrated," and a "hedonistic dream" with "exceptional purity, balance, and equilibrium."

James Suckling rated it 98, noting "plenty of toasty oak and extract" with "immensely concentrated fruits and powerful yet silky tannins." The wine has "blackberry and dark-plum aromas" with "dark chocolate and candied orange" hints, and flavors that follow suit with "muscular tannins" holding long into the finish.

Wine Enthusiast also awarded it a 98, praising its "good balance between acidity and black fruits backed up by tannins," calling it a "powerful and stylish" wine. Decanter gave it a 94, noting the blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with "ripe, bright and dense dark fruit and spice aromas."

Finally, The Wine Independent awarded it a 98, describing it as "medium to deep garnet colored" with "flamboyant notes of plum pudding, blackberry preserves, mocha, and violets." The wine is "big, concentrated, and full-bodied" with "firm, chewy tannins and plenty of freshness."

Overall, the 2015 Valandraud has garnered high praise across the board, making it a standout vintage that promises longevity and exceptional drinking pleasure.