Understanding a forest is at the heart of our trade. Our refinement begins when we select the finest oaks growing in the best forests of France and the United States.

XtraChêne prides itself for having its supply of oak shared by both Taransaud and Canton Cooperages.
Chêne & Cie wood buyers select oak trees according to the quality criteria established by the group's cooperages.

From extensive experience, Chêne &Cie’s wood buyers are able to identify the best suited live oaks that meet the specific quality criteria established by the group's cooperages. Specifically; grain tightness, homogeneity of shape, and sessile or pedunculate oak, etc.

Carefully selected logs are then taken to Chêne & Cie’s stave mills, where they are hewn into rough staves, to later become either barrel staves, or oak alternatives.

XtraChêne is a pioneer in sustainable development and has been PEFC certified since July 2013.

XtraChêne is committed to the PEFC program, which promotes sustainable forest management. This program ensures that ecological, economic, social and ethical standards are met when implementing such practices.