Our history

The origins

Birth of Charles Dupuy ‘1er’ in Meusnes. He lays the foundations in Châtillon-sur-Cher of what will become a family line of winegrowers.

Birth of Charles

Birth of Charles Dupuy ‘2nd’, born at ‘La Vernelle’ in La Monatière. He continued the winegrowing tradition by becoming a winemaker at La Cave (a hamlet in the village), in Châtillon-sur-Cher.

New generation

Charles Dupuy ‘3ème’ was born in Châtillon-sur-Cher, continuing the family tradition by becoming a winemaker at Trevety.

Edmond, Le Braconnier

The estate was taken over by Paul-Edmond Dupuy, son of the fourth Charles Dupuy. Nicknamed ‘De Funès’, he made a name for himself as the region's greatest poacher, and his daring and free spirit became part of the family history.

Transfer

Jean-Claude Dupuy, Edmond's son, takes over part of the estate, continuing the winegrowing heritage.

Start of the Cormiers

Claudette, daughter of Charlottes Dupuy, and Claude Cormier joined the wine family by taking over the family vineyards, marking the launch of their own business.

Micheline takes over

Micheline Meunier, daughter of Edmond Dupuy, took over part of the estate, ensuring that it would be handed down from generation to generation.

Emblematic vintage

With 800 bottles of Sauvignon, marking the start of bottled production.

The Gibault buyout

Pascal Gibault bought part of the Cormier estate, strengthening and modernising the business.

The meeting

Under the impetus of Franck Meunier and Jean-Philippe DUPUY (first cousin), the split estates of Dupuy, Cormier, Meunier and Gibault were brought together and the ‘Les Braconniers’ estate was founded, bringing together the family heritage under a new identity.

Here, the new generation embodies its commitment to both winemaking tradition and a deep respect for the terroir that shapes our wines, all with a sustainable approach.