About BEST OAK®
Select French Oak harvested only from certified forests in the Alsace Region of France becomes BEST OAK® chips, making them unique for their flavor, quality and characteristics.
Unique in the World - French Oak
The French landscape is a region of pristine natural forests characterized by agriculture and vineyards rich in tradition. This region offers – above all – abundant natural resources. The select, high-quality wood used for BEST OAK® is sourced solely from France's Alsace region – where the climate, deep loam and clay soils rich in natural constituents give the oak uniquely individual characteristics.
Companies that make barrels use the best staves for cooperage; the byproduct is ground into chips. J. Rettenmaier does not make barrels, so only the best staves are used to become Best Oak.
Wood for BEST OAK® chips is milled exclusively through certified sustainable forestry.
Natural Growing Conditions
Its virgin landscape – without the influences of industry – provides the natural, contaminant-free environment vital to ensuring quality wood stock. The significant oak stock in the Alsace region means the high-quality wood used for BEST OAK® is available year-round.
Tested for quality prior to purchase, the wood is sourced from longtime partners.
