What Are the Differences Between French Oak, American Oak and Hungarian Oak?

Enjoy the convenience of locally-held, quality stock barrels ready to go this Vintage. Classic Oak has a full range of premium oak barrels across our range.
Classic Oak Products and François Frères Sponsoring the 2024 North East Victorian Wine Challenge

Celebrating Success at the 2024 North East Victorian Wine Challenge

Classic Oak Products is proud to have supported the 2024 North East Victorian Wine Challenge through our partnership with François Frères, whose premium barrels we stock and supply in Australia.
Classic Oak Products Sponsoring the 2024 Victoria Wine Show

Classic Oak Products Proud Sponsors of the 2024 Victoria Wine Show

Classic Oak Products was proud to sponsor the Best Pinot Noir of Show Trophy at this year’s Victoria Wine Show, an event that continues to spotlight the exceptional diversity and quality of Victorian wines.
Classic Oak Products Sponsoring the 2024 Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association Wine Show

Classic Oak Products Celebrates Local Talent at the 2024 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show

Classic Oak Products is thrilled to have sponsored the Chardonnay Provenance Trophy at the 2024 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show.
Making of a Sustainable Oak Barrel at Demptos

The Important Role of Oak in Winemaking for Sustainability

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Oak plays a vital role in the winemaking process, with sustainably sourced oak enhancing wine flavour while preserving the environment for the future.
Classic Oak Products Sponsoring the 2024 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition

Classic Oak Products Celebrates Rill House Vineyard’s Win at the 2024 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition

Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Aebersold and the team at Rill House Vineyard for their win at the 2024 Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition.
Classic Oak Products Sponsoring the 2024 Wine Show of Western Australia

François Frères Sponsors Best Shiraz at the 2024 Wine Show of Western Australia

Classic Oak Products is pleased to share that François Frères proudly sponsored the Best Shiraz category at the 2024 Wine Show of Western Australia, where Smallwater Estate’s 2023 Shiraz emerged as the winner.
Cork in Wine Bottle

Cork Taint (Trichloroanisole TCA) and How to Prevent It

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Classic Oak products supply quality wood products produced with preventative measures that reduce the risk of cork taint (Trichloroanisole TCA) from occurring
Classic Oak Products Sponsoring the 2024 Orange Wine Show - Photography by Alexandra Petzold - Storyful Creative

Classic Oak Products Celebrates Swinging Bridge Wines’ Success at the 2024 Orange Wine Show

As a proud sponsor of the Orange Wine Show, Classic Oak was delighted to present Swinging Bridge with a 300L Treuil Macon Water Bent oak barrel for their Best Chardonnay win.

Tonnellerie Berger & Fils Barrel Tasting SA and WA

Freya Hohnen from Classic recently joined Tiffany Eicholz, Global Sales Director at Tonnellerie Berger & Fils, to visit wineries across some of SA and WA’s premier wine regions.
Tonnellerie Berger & Fils Barrel Tasting

Tonnellerie Berger & Fils Barrel Tasting at Artisans of Barossa

Tiffany Eicholz, Global Sales Director at Tonnellerie Berger & Fils, led an insightful barrel tasting and education workshop.
Classic Oak customers enjoying a barrel tasting at McLaren Vintners

McLaren Vale Barrel Tasting Recap

Simon Joy hosted an unforgettable barrel tasting at McLaren Vintners, sampling wines matured in François Frères, Treuil Tonnellerie, and Trust Cooperages oak barrels.
Homemade seafood paellas accompanying barrel tastings

McLaren Vale Barrel Tasting

Classic Oak Products are delighted to be hosting a barrel tasting with Simon Joy at McLaren Vintners, sampling a selection of top class wines matured in premium quality barrels from our cooperages

Classic Oak Vintage 2024 Price List

We are pleased to announce that our oak barrel pricing for Vintage 2024 has been sent out.
Classic Oak Products supplies Demptos Bordeaux barrels to Australia and New Zealand

Demptos Bordeaux: Combining Innovation and Luxury

Demptos Bordeaux combines the innovation of our Bordeaux R&D Centre with the tradition of age-old craftsmanship.
foudrerie Francois oak vats and casks

Large Format Oak from Joseph François Foudrier

Classic Oak Products supply François Foudrier oak casks and vats in Australia.
Classic Oak Products supply Demptos Napa American Oak to Australia and New Zealand

Demptos Napa American Oak

Demptos Napa oak barrels take their luxurious character from hand-selected North American quercus alba oaks.
Easter eggs in oak barrels at Classic Oak Products

Happy Easter from the team at Classic Oak Products

Whether you are enjoying time with family and friends, or well underway in Vintage, we wish you a very happy Easter.

Jérôme François Awarded

Jérôme François, the CEO of TFF Group, has received the rank of Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honour in France.
Quercus Chardonnay Staves

Discover your Chardonnay Blend with Quercus

Quercus Chardonnay Staves provide elegance, structure and nuanced Oak flavours. Discover our selection of Quercus oak adjuncts.