Creamy Poached Chicken with Asparagus Tips and Crispy Potatoes au Gratin

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1 chicken, cut into quarters

1 bottle white wine

4 cups chicken stock

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 onions, chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 cup heavy cream

2 bunches asparagus, tips only

4 slices sourdough bread

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Crispy Potatoes au Gratin, for serving, recipe follows

Crispy Potatoes au Gratin:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for greasing

2 small russet potatoes, peeled

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

16 tablespoons grated gruyere cheese

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes