Oak Barrel Ageing / Conditioning Temperature

[ASantiago]

I just filled a 5 gal oak barrel (the Balcones type) and placed it in a temperature controlled freezer, where it's currently sitting at 70F.

Is 70F the appropriate temperature for this? I've read cellar temps (50s), ale fermentation temps (60s), and other variations.

 

[Cyclman]

I am pretty sure I've heard Vinnie C. from Russian River say they barrel age at 62.

 

[ASantiago]

Thanks! I'm shooting for around that temperature until I hear otherwise.