European Oak trees are ubiquitous in forests throughout Europe. Large and strong and eternal, they symbolise strength, steadfastness and determination. European Oak barrels are the vintners’ choice for ageing wines, giving richness and character to fine wines. Oakwood from Raer atelier is CO2-extracted from roasted English oak wood, then aged for over ten years to develop the syrupy rich, butter rum and raisin notes that you might recognise from oak barrelled wines.