 It was from this time that the village became a busy market, since before the 15th century it had already received approval to build a hall.Nevertheless, "Aigrefeuille" became a viticultural parish which drew its fortunes and prosperity from its proximity to "La Rochelle" which was then a new commercial port from where the white wines of "Aunis" were exported to Flanders, England, and the Nordic countries.These white wines were already reputable in the 13th century.