Chêne & Cie’s stave yards hold their valuable selections of quality French and American oak staves for seasoning.

XtraChene’s Oak wood is open air-seasoned in stave yards for a minimum of two years for the French Oak and three years for the American Oak, according to Chêne & Cie specifications. These sites cover several hectares and represent a unique wealth in the form of stored top-quality oak that guarantees the independence of our supplies.

Each lot of oak that enters the seasoning yard is carefully sorted, recorded and identified beforehand. The effects of this natural yard seasoning include the maturation of tannins and the development of beneficial aromas and flavors.