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Cairanne
KNOWLEDGE OF Cairanne
Cairanne is a commune of the Vaucluse département, in southern France.
It is located half way between Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine.
It was first mentioned in 739 as Queroana. It consists of two distinct parts – the "Vieux Village" – the old village (pop. 80) on top of the hill and the village proper below (pop. 850). It is located at the Southern Côte du Rhône wine route. Similar to Chateuneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Seguret, Sablet, Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau it is allowed to add its village name to the appellation Côte du Rhône Village.
Strolling through the narrow streets in the Western part of Cairanne you´ll go past the Mairie, the Boulodrome, and small squares surrounded by beautiful village houses. On the east side of Cairanne, you will marvel as you discover the old village. Most of the buildings in the old village are from the 18th century except the old ramparts which date back to the 12th century when first the Knights of Templar and then the Knights Hospitalers lived here.
A steep stairway will lead you up to the Dungeon and then on to the St Roch chapel (1726) located next to the Autanne Gate. From there you will be able to walk along the path of the ramparts (1123), which surrounds the old village for a few meters and enjoy superb views of the Ventoux and Saint-Andéol hill. On this path round the battlements you will see two round towers and a square one called the "Templars´ Tower".
Cairanne is on the southern Côtes du Rhône wine route and its excellent wines belong to the "A.O.C Côtes du Rhône–Villages" denomination. Other notable wine villages nearby are Gigondas, Rasteau, Seguret, Sablet, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf–du–Pape. Wines labeled simply "Côtes du Rhône" are usually quite acceptable table wines – there are however a number of top quality producers. Wines labeled "Côtes du Rhône Villages" are a significant step up and the best of these are permitted to add the name of the village, like Cairanne and St.–Gervais. Most bottled wines are in the $7 – $20 range. With few exceptions wine tastings are free and wine can be bought by the bottle. Most wineries also sell open wine directly from the barrel (or rather nowadays refrigerated stainless steel tank) and they can be very good and are priced reasonably.
It is located half way between Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine.
It was first mentioned in 739 as Queroana. It consists of two distinct parts – the "Vieux Village" – the old village (pop. 80) on top of the hill and the village proper below (pop. 850). It is located at the Southern Côte du Rhône wine route. Similar to Chateuneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Seguret, Sablet, Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau it is allowed to add its village name to the appellation Côte du Rhône Village.
Strolling through the narrow streets in the Western part of Cairanne you´ll go past the Mairie, the Boulodrome, and small squares surrounded by beautiful village houses. On the east side of Cairanne, you will marvel as you discover the old village. Most of the buildings in the old village are from the 18th century except the old ramparts which date back to the 12th century when first the Knights of Templar and then the Knights Hospitalers lived here.
A steep stairway will lead you up to the Dungeon and then on to the St Roch chapel (1726) located next to the Autanne Gate. From there you will be able to walk along the path of the ramparts (1123), which surrounds the old village for a few meters and enjoy superb views of the Ventoux and Saint-Andéol hill. On this path round the battlements you will see two round towers and a square one called the "Templars´ Tower".
Cairanne is on the southern Côtes du Rhône wine route and its excellent wines belong to the "A.O.C Côtes du Rhône–Villages" denomination. Other notable wine villages nearby are Gigondas, Rasteau, Seguret, Sablet, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf–du–Pape. Wines labeled simply "Côtes du Rhône" are usually quite acceptable table wines – there are however a number of top quality producers. Wines labeled "Côtes du Rhône Villages" are a significant step up and the best of these are permitted to add the name of the village, like Cairanne and St.–Gervais. Most bottled wines are in the $7 – $20 range. With few exceptions wine tastings are free and wine can be bought by the bottle. Most wineries also sell open wine directly from the barrel (or rather nowadays refrigerated stainless steel tank) and they can be very good and are priced reasonably.
Alfred