Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood is a medium-bodied dry white wine made from Chardonnay, in USA, by Maison Noir (Andre Mack). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Citrus, pear, mineral — Andre Mack (star somm) project; great story bottle and pairs well with Salmon, roast chicken and soft cheeses.
Michael's take
“Bright pear, crisp jicama, pure unbaked Oregon orchard energy.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Maison Noir (Andre Mack)
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood
- Salmon
- roast chicken
- soft cheeses
- pork
When to open it
- Dinner party
- date night
- versatile crowd-pleaser
Where to buy Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood taste like?
Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood is a medium-bodied dry white wine with notes of Citrus, pear, mineral — Andre Mack (star somm) project; great story bottle. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright pear, crisp jicama, pure unbaked Oregon orchard energy.
What food goes with Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood?
Michael pairs Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood with Salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses and pork. It works best for Dinner party, date night and versatile crowd-pleaser.
How much does Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood cost?
Maison Noir Chardonnay Knock on Wood falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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