Brecht Spileers

9.3

Rather muted nose of oyster shell, lemon and flint - awesome evolution on the palate fatty in the middle with a lingering finish. Fantastic. Competes at GC level - this one feels a bit quieter at the start, but its lingering finale completes a perfect picture. Aerate. — 5 years ago

with Charlotte

Jay Kline

9.5

And they call this their “second” wine. After McHenry in Santa Cruz, Seavey was an absolute show stopper for me on our recent trip to wine country. We had the opportunity to try five different wines with three bonus pours from recent and library wines and I tell you: All 👏🏼 eight 👏🏼 were 👏🏼 bangers 👏🏼. From their Chardonnay (which was sprung on us the moment we arrived, was acid driven and had the most delightful spine of minerals that I could have sworn it was GC Chablis), to their Rosé (which is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and bends what’s possible with the genre) to their Founder’s Reserve (which didn’t present much in the value dept. but was a killer wine nevertheless). Anyway, this 2005 Caravina is positively singing right now. Opulent amounts of plums, cassis, brambles, and sweet tobacco with secondary characteristics juuuuust starting to make their appearance: leather, truffle, and forest floor. Moderate acid. Firm tannins still! What a beauty...in a sort of masculine way. America! — 6 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.0

Expected some more acidity & complexity from a top GC site. Nice gentle reduction on nose but palate/finish feels muted. — 6 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Wow. So pfalzy. Brisk acidity. Nice density. Citrus with some tropical fruit. Super mineral. Finish is lovely rocky minerality. Super concentrated. Wow. Lovely. — 7 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.2

Man, talk about a head-turner. One of the lone GC burgs under $100, this has 7 years on it and has evolved beautifully. It's in a great place - gorgeous nose of cinnamon, sous-bois, bing cherries, and flowers, supported by a hint of toasty oak. The palate is seductively smooth and in a great place. More rich cherries, dried cranberries, and a distinct stemminess (in a good way).. this is singing after only 7 years.

I'll tell ya what - not a big name producer by any means, but don't sleep on Maillard, especially if you want early accessible and value GC juice. — 7 years ago

Larry Frierson

9.8

Not the 163eme. It's the 164 eme. Base vintage of 2008. Oldest in blend is 1990. Layers of flavor, tension, and complexity. The wait was worth. Way better in 750's than half bottles. Can't wait for the mags. Best GC I ever had. — 8 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Only Riesling from this GC site and no Pinot Noir. Nose is slamming. Super mineral and lemon and lime rock candy. Incredible mineralIty. So clean. Like smelling vapor. Amazing. Huge acid and mineral with an awesome texture. Sappy and deep with lemon and lime rock candy sweet tart fruit. This is a Riesling geek’s dream. Superb wine and will age wonderfully. Intense stuff. — 6 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.2

An outstanding pleasant GC. Some cherry bouquet. Long finish. — 6 years ago

Patrick V

9.0

The poor man’s GC - I am unabashedly proud to be a fan of their Charmes; it is solidly balanced in a traditional sort of way. It pairs so effortlessly with a variety of dishes, and was perfect on this warm summer eve. — 6 years ago

Ray Signorello

9.4

Great wine , classy complex and everything you could want in a young GC — 7 years ago

Jerry Hey

9.1

2nd time in as many months. I’ll see how it opens. Last bottle wasn’t up to its usual GC quality. — 7 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

Tasted blind. Would not have tipped this to be a GC. Finish appeared way to short. A mark of infanticide perhaps? Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed this wine. Gorgeous, far too pretty and effortless to be from Gevrey - probably the winemaker's intepretation of the terrior (higher climat?). Floral, super primary still, mineral tones. As the night progressed, the wine seemed to shut down. Oh well. I imagine this would be an astounding wine with time.

Note: CJ noted that this isn't a vineyard owned by the ladies. Fruit was shared with another producer. — 8 years ago

Hum

9.3

Sandalwood, Rose, tart black cherry, musk, orange peel, orange pekoe tea. Bright and easy drinking now... surprisingly approachable and elegant for GC... most likely indicative of the vintage. — 6 years ago

Phil Stice

9.3

Nose outperformed the palate on this one. Lacked the finish and “charm” I’d expect from this GC. Solid drinking now but could use another year or two to come around. — 6 years ago

with Jim and Robin

Michael Hildebrand

9.5

Held its own against some GC burg — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

The 2nd GC White Burgundy of the day. Nose not giving much - a little closed and sadly the wine a bit cold. The palate a little more restrained and medium bodied than the Jacques Carillon. — 6 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.1

Balanced ripe apple and pear fruit, saline, minerals, acid and oak, the way only a GC Chablis can do — 7 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.7

One of the greatest white wines I've had the pleasure to taste. Rare white from a strip of vibes on a limestone vein in Cortons GC red territory. Pears, pineapple pith, and chalk. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Always one of my favorite Burgundies for everyday drinking. Great value for this level of GC, never disappoints! — 8 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.1

Really solid example of GC, not familiar with the producer, but showing really well. — 9 years ago