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Welcome to Pinnacle Oak

We are the exclusive commercial agent in Australia for Famille Sylvain, a renowned family-owned and run business with three esteemed cooperages in France. Established in 2024, Pinnacle Oak is dedicated to representing Famille Sylvain’s cooperages in Australia, across all premium grape growing regions.

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The role of French Oak

French oak barrels are renowned for their role in helping create premium wines. They  impart complex flavours, aromas and tannin structure, enhancing and elevating the wine.

The fine grain and controlled aging process of French oak provide a balanced and refined taste, making them a preferred choice for winemakers aiming for premium wines. The crafting of French oak barrels combines tradition, precision, and excellence, ensuring each barrel contributes to the unique and exquisite profile of the wine.

Explore our exquisite barrels

Our barrels are crafted with precision and passion, designed to respect fruit purity and support the finest of wines.

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A wooden barrel displaying a clock and a sink, combining traditional craftsmanship with practical design elements. Featuring the Marc Grenier Logo
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Sourcing Our Oak

Discover the origins of our staves by exploring the renowned oak forests of France. Our barrels are crafted from the finest oak trees sourced from a wide variety of French forest. Each barrel is made with a specific forest “blend” to ensure unparalleled consistency from barrel to barrel and  year to year.

Traceability is set into motion as soon as the Forest is selected. With their own stave mills in Bordeaux and Burgundy, Sylvain is fully integrated and controls the processes from tree selection to barrel assembly. The origin of the oak is known at every stage of production to have maximum control over our raw material.

From forest to production

Premium French Oak Barrels

Elevate your wine. Contact Pinnacle Oak for personalised advice, detailed product information, or to request a comprehensive price guide.