One of my two "Holy Grails" of wine is a good, inexpensive (which these days means under $20) red burgundy (Pinot Noir). This is one. On the leaner side but with real character, particularly the second night. The village of Ladoix is one of those less well-known "sleeper" appellations in Burgundy (along with Santenay, Auxey-Duresses, and Pernand-Vergelesses) where values, as rare as they are there, tend to be more frequent.Light ruby color with a touch of amber beginning to show at the rim. Fragrant, high-toned nose of peat and ripe but crisp crushed cherry, along with stony gravel. Crisp, penetrating flavors of tart cherry, with powdered limestone and granite. Not a lot of concentration or weight, but clingy flavors and very nice purity, energy, and minerality. Good length. B+. Was $19 and change at Spec's (cash price). A Becky Wasserman Selection (she represents several excellent French estates, as an exporter I think, and her selections are imported by various importers in different regions of the U.S.)