THE STORY OF
A FAMILY
since 1845
An independent, family-owned House for 8 generations, Maison Cuperly has passed down its unique know-how,
heritage, and history from generation to generation in the creation of complex, unique, and generous cuvées.
An independent, family-owned House for 8 generations, Maison Cuperly has passed down its unique know-how, heritage, and history from generation to generation in the creation of complex, unique, and generous cuvées.
Discover
The members of the Cuperly family
who have made their name
a lasting and distinguished
Champagne House.
1798-1859
Charles
Cuperly
THE SPIRIT OF FAMILY
In 1845, Charles Cuperly founded his wine trading house.
Wishing for his business to remain in the family and be passed down through generations, he chose to name it with his family name only, without adding his first name as was common at the time. He thus established the family and legacy values that continue to define the House today.
1824-1898
CLOVIS
Cuperly
THE LEGEND OF A DESTINY
In 1857, by order of Emperor Napoleon III, the Châlons military camp was established on the lands of Mourmelon. An imperial district was created there, where Napoleon III tasted our first cuvées. Several heads of state, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Félix Faure, and King Alfonso XIII of Spain, would later visit, and Clovis presented them with our finest wines.
1862-1937
AUGUSTE
Cuperly
MASTERY
Son of Clovis, Auguste succeeded his father in 1882.
Demanding about wine quality, he created in 1884 the House’s Quality Charter. He continued to supply the French army at Mourmelon and invested in Cuperly-branded rail wagons to export his wines across Europe. He served as mayor of Mourmelon-le-Petit for 22 years and was decorated on July 14, 1931.
1864-1936
LUCIE ANGÈLE
ETIENNE
THE POWER OF INSPIRATION
Lucie Angèle married Auguste on Saturday, December 14, 1889, in Mourmelon-le-Petit. The House became Cuperly-Etienne.
A bold businesswoman, she took charge of the House, managing wine sales and negotiations. She established the first export strategies for the House’s wines.
1890-1955
ROBERT
CUPERLY
THE QUEST FOR PERFECTION
Son of Lucie Angèle and Auguste, Robert was sent on a mission to Russia in 1917, where he met early aviators. In 1919, he married Hermance Lecompère. Together, they developed a prestigious vineyard in Verzy, at the heart of the Montagne de Reims Grand Crus, and chose to relocate the Champagne House there. They dedicated themselves to producing and marketing a prestigious Champagne.
1892-1962
HERMANCE
LECOMPÈRE
DEDICATION
Hermance joined the family business in 1919 following her marriage to Robert. A native of Verzy and deeply attached to family values, she chose to establish the House’s headquarters in her hometown. The daughter of winegrowers and with a meticulous spirit, she supervised the vineyard work and ensured its precise follow-up.
1919-1967
JEAN
CUPERLY
THE ART OF DUTY
Son of Hermance and Robert, Jean served as a soldier in World War II. He received a letter of thanks from General Dwight D. Eisenhower on behalf of U.S. President Harry S. Truman for helping Allied soldiers escape the enemy. Jean married Andrée Duplan on August 24, 1946.
He took full responsibility for the Champagne House after the death of his father Robert in 1955.
1927-2019
ANDRÉE
CUPERLY
DETERMINATION & GENEROSITY
In 1967, Andrée became president and ambassador of the House.
When not traveling for business, she would gather the whole family around home-cooked meals. Altruistic and generous by nature, she joined various associations, including two that were especially dear to her: Roseau, which supports children with leukemia or cancer, and the Association of Women Business Leaders in Champagne.
1949
GÉRARD
CUPERLY
PURSUIT OF EXPERTISE
In 1967, Gérard took over his father’s work alongside his mother Andrée.
He expanded the vineyard by acquiring new plots in the Montagne de Reims.
Passionate about wine, he applied his expertise to the creation of distinctive new cuvées, including the emblematic Prestige Blanc de Noirs Cuvée, now renowned worldwide.
1969
SOPHIE
CUPERLY
A CULTURE OF HERITAGE
Sophie, daughter of Gérard, joined the House in 1997 and has been its president since 2013. Immersed in the House’s DNA and heritage, she highlights the prestigious value of the terroir by working to authenticate and showcase the Grand Cru designation of its Champagnes.
1998
JEAN
MOREL
LEGACY & PASSION
Jean, grandson of Gérard, joined Maison Cuperly in 2021.
Since childhood, he has been immersed in the world of Champagne, fueling his passion for this prestigious product. From production to sales, Jean plays a major role in the House’s reputation, preserving its heritage while leading it toward new horizons.
