Wine Machinery Group supplies oak barrels in South Africa from three cooperages: François Frères in Burgundy, Trust Cooperage from Szigetvár in southern Hungary, and A.P. John Coopers in Australia. François Frères barrels come in different sizes, origins and toast levels, with a catalogue available on request. Trust covers Hungarian and American oak in its Heritage Range, plus French oak barrels such as Eleve, Confiance and the 5 Star, which matches five toast levels to multiple oak origins. AP John offers varieties including Appalachian, Ozark, Shenandoah, De Bourgogne and Du Bordelais.
For large formats, Foudrerie François builds French oak foudres to order in any size and shape, round or oval, for fermentation or maturation. Smaller cellars, home winemakers and distillers can start with a reconditioned barrel with stand in 25L, 50L or 100L, suited to wine or spirit ageing.
Not every wine needs a new barrel. Quercus oak alternatives include chips from 250g to 10kg, bullets, tank staves supplied in 4m² packs, and barrel flow sticks that bring toasted oak into a neutral barrel through the bung hole. Eco Staves and NutriOak, a Hungarian oak product aimed at fermentation health, complete the range. Add the barrels or oak you are considering to your quote list and our oak specialists will come back to you with a personal quote. Wax, bungs and barrel tools are listed under cellar accessories.
Premium quality French oak barrels from François Frères. A variety of barrels available in different sizes, origins, and toast levels. Catalogue available on request.
Handcrafted French oak vessels from Foudrerie François. Certified ISO 9001 since 2006 with complete traceability. Wood seasoned for 36 to 60 months, steam bent, fire toasted, and hand sanded. Made to order in any size and shape. Lead time: 6–8 months. Thickness options: 56mm, 65mm, or 80mm. Available in cask/cuvée or fermentation/maturation configurations, round or oval shape, with stainless steel accessories.
Hungarian oak barrel from Trust Hungary Zrt. (est. 1992, Szigetvár, southern Hungary). Characterised by a round mid palate, generous finish, and refined oak aromatics. Part of the Heritage Range.
American oak barrel from Trust Hungary Zrt. (est. 1992, Szigetvár, southern Hungary). Characterised by a balanced approach integrating fruit with tannins and lactones. Part of the Heritage Range.
Premium barrel from Trust Hungary Zrt. Lingering finish with a broad structure that accentuates dark fruit characteristics. Part of the Prestige Range from Trust Barrels.
Barrels from AP John Coopers, a cooperage with over 100 years in the wine business. Available varieties: Appalachian, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Selection, Ozark, Shenandoah, De Bourgogne, and Du Bordelais.
Reconditioned or used oak barrels available in 25L, 50L, and 100L capacities. Each unit includes a barrel stand. Suitable for winemaking and spirit aging.
Oak tank staves available in French, American, and Hungarian oak with 24–36 months seasoning. Toast options: Fire Toast, Convection Toast M, and MT Plus. Supplied in 4m² packaging.
A multifaceted winemaker's tool — cost effective and adds attractive oak flavours and aromas over a short period of time. Available in Hungarian and French oak. Toast levels: M, MT Plus, Heavy Toast, and Untoasted. Sizes from 250g to 10kg.
Oak bullets offer a protracted extraction time and more refined aromas compared to chips. Available in French and Hungarian oak. Toast levels: Untoasted, M (Medium), and MT Plus. 36-month seasoning.
Introduces fine toasted oak to any neutral barrel through the bung hole. Available in Hungarian, French, and American oak. Toast levels: MT, MT Plus, and Barrel Toast.
French oak barrel from Trust Hungary Zrt. Sweet, supple, and structural character. Hand-selected tight grain oak with 3-year seasoning. Part of the Prestige Collection from Trust Barrels.
French oak barrel from Trust Hungary Zrt. Fruit forward, great all-round barrel. Part of the Prestige Range.
Revolutionary barrel from Trust Hungary Zrt. Combines five toast levels scientifically matched to multiple oak origins. Fruit driven, richly layered, with an opulent mouthfeel. Part of the Scientific Range.
An evolution in stave design where less is actually more. Groovy technology results in a higher surface area and shorter extraction period, delivering efficient and precise oak character.
Innovative fermentation solution from Hungary. Breaks with the traditional flavour and aroma-centred use of oak segments, highlighting the positive natural characteristics of oak for fermentation health.
Premium innovative fermentation solution from Hungary. Builds on NutriOak with an additional blend of premium nutrients, combining natural oak benefits with enhanced fermentation support.