Established during the middle ages with the backing of the 'Knights Templar', the Cairanne vineyards received Villages classification during 1967.

Producing over an area of around 920 hectares and having a typical Mediterranean climate, Cairanne's appellation law is very strict for it's reds and rose, dictating that they must consist of at least 50% Grenache grapes, and 20% Syrah or Mourvedre grapes. The whites do not have such a ruling, and can consist of a variety of different types alongside Grenache Blanc.