Born in 1798 in Châlons-sur-Marne. the Jacauesson company a rapid expansion. In 1804, Memmie Jacquesson joined forces with his cousin François-Felix. In 1810, Champagne Jacquesson became a favourite of Napoleon, who decorated François-Félix Juglar, as well as Claude and Mémmie Jacquesson with a gold medal. In 1832, the son of Memmie, Adolphe, joins the company.