Donkey & Goat Merlot Pourquois pas?

Loved this wine. Took incredible restraint to let it spend time in the decanter and my glass to open and develop. That said, I could guess a 100 grapes before I would settle on Merlot. No soft, chocolate covered plums here. This is acid driven, tart and crunchy red fruit with a ton of mineral cut. Lean, but in a good way - not a hint of green or hollow mid-palate. Probably would be a ringer in a Passetoutgrain tasting …