Louis Vallon

Legend has it that during the 100 Years War, an abbot cultivated his vines in the moonlight, when the fighting ceased. This abbot rescued a wounded English soldier. During his convalescence he introduced her to his sparkling drink which he produced "when the valley shines", the first French words pronounced in English. In memory of this meeting, the abbot renamed his drink... Read more

Legend has it that during the 100 Years War, an abbot cultivated his vines in the moonlight, when the fighting ceased. This abbot rescued a wounded English soldier. During his convalescence he introduced her to his sparkling drink which he produced "when the valley shines", the first French words pronounced in English. In memory of this meeting, the abbot renamed his drink Luit Vallon which over time became Louis Vallon.