Family spirit
For over 200 years, Joseph Perrier has embodied the excellence and tradition of the Champagne region, handed down from generation to generation.
Today, Benjamin Fourmon, representing the 6ᵉ generation, passionately carries on the family legacy with a bold, modern vision.
Each member of the family has contributed to writing the history of our emblematic house, combining ancestral know-how and innovation to sublimate each cuvée.
Generations Joseph Perrier
the founders
Joseph perrier
1825: Joseph Perrier founded the Maison Eponyle in Châlons-sur-Marne, a town of which he later became mayor.
the founders
paul pithois
1888: Paul Pithois, the new owner, begins research on wine fermentation with Louis Pasteur.
the founders
pierre & roger pithois
1925: Pierre and Roger Pithois take over the management from their father Paul, and celebrate the company's centenary.
the founders
georges pithois
1950: Georges Pithois, Roger's son, presides over Joseph Perrier fils & Cie for 32 years.
the founders
Benjamin and jean-claude fourmon
Today, the house continues its exceptional adventure with a sixth generation of managers, echoing the father-son tandem founded in 1825, with the duo Jean-Claude and Benjamin Fourmon.
Transmitting excellence
For 200 years, Joseph Perrier has embodied the excellence and tradition of the Champagne region, handed down from generation to generation.
Today, Benjamin Fourmon, representing the 6ᵉ generation, passionately carries on the family legacy with a bold, modern vision.
Each member of the family has contributed to writing the history of our emblematic house, combining ancestral know-how and innovation to sublimate each cuvée.
family spirit
Benjamin FOURMON
Today, the house continues its exceptional adventure with a sixth generation of directors, echoing the father-son tandem founded in 1825, with the duo Jean-Claude and Benjamin Fourmon. The latter, a business school graduate and winegrower, is now Managing Director.
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Jean-Claude FOURMON
1980: Jean-Claude Fourmon, nephew of Georges Pithois, succeeds him. Born in Epernay, a graduate of the E.P.F.L, married with three children, he is also an advisor to the Banque de France, a member of Rotary International, the Chamber of Commerce, a director of Medef, and President of Golf de Reims. Today, Jean-Claude Fourmon is Honorary Chairman of Joseph Perrier.
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Nathalie LAPLAIGE
Our Cellar Manager, joined the house in 2017. A biology and oenology graduate, she has spent her entire career in Champagne. For her, the style of wines at Joseph Perrier revolves around freshness, purity and timelessness. A tribute to her illustrious predecessors.
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Patrick martin
Patrick has worked for Joseph Perrier since 1983. He has been Vineyard Manager since 1990. The Joseph Perrier vineyard covers 24 hectares with 15 farm workers.
