Have you always wanted to learn to ”saber “ the top of a bottle of champagne, so that the cork flies right off ?
There is an art to slicing off the top of a champagne bottle with a saber….
What is Sabrage?
Sabrage is performed using a blunt-edge sword (which in the olden days was called a Saber) to slice open a Champagne (or Sparkling wine) bottle with the history of Sabrage going all the way back to the Napoleonic Era in the 17th century.
As Officers of Napoleon’s Empire marched through the cities of Reims and Epernay, they had bottles of Champagne being tossed up to them (which they had become quite adept at catching!) and using their military swords (sabers), they sliced the tops right off by running the sabers up the length of each bottle!
Just like the Officers of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Empire, theatrically slicing open bottles of Champagne with their sabers, with the right training and the correct technique, you can learn this magic art, too.
Gather a group of dear friends and celebrate each other by safely mastering ‘The Art of Sabrage’.
You’ll take turns to not only learn the science behind the art, but also all about Champagne, the rich history of the region and what makes it the world’s most alluring wine.
Susan will personally guide and instruct you on how to master this technique.
Is a friend getting married or engaged? Or celebrating a special birthday? a 21st? Graduation? Are you celebrating a wedding Anniversary?
No matter the “Milestone” The Art of Sabrage is guaranteed to delight all involved.
A Sabrage Experience is also a perfect Bridal Shower or Corporate team-building activity.
Or.. it can just be a private show for you alone.
No matter the number of people, we can accommodate you! Not everyone needs to participate, however the experience is very empowering! Even better than ‘karate-chopping through wood’.
Inclusions for 4 – 10 People
- Anecdotes and stories from the region of Champagne, history of Napoléon and his influence on Champagne
- Individual, personal instruction for up to ten guests on the science and technique of The Art of Sabrage
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine per person (4-10 guests)
- 2 tasting glasses per person; polished, set-up and removed at end of session (3 hours)
- The use of Champagne Goddess’ Saber, Safety Glasses + Ribbon Tether;
- 10 Memento-boxes for the cork (+ cut glass)
Cost for 10 Guests* (Sabering Sparkling Wine)= $2,200 incl.gst
Cost for 1-3 Guests* (Using your own supplied Champagne) = $880 incl.gst
Ideal for a Wedding or ‘Zero’ Birthday
*($80pp for any additional guests who wish to saber. No charge for other guests not participating in the Sabrage experience.)
Request a Quote for your Art of Sabrage Event now.
Opportunity to Add
- Individual ‘Licences to Saber’ or A5 sized Certificates for your wallet priced at $25 per person
(The Guest of Honour gets a Free Certificate and Licence) - Replace the Sparkling Wine with Champagne at retail cost.
- Management of the purchase/delivery/chilling and arrival of additional champagne/sparkling wine $300.00
- Event Management per hour to source a suitable venue; canapés or additional food and beverages
Terms and Conditions
- Presentation fee includes set-up, safe instruction, removal of empty bottles and sabered corks
- Susan reserves the right to stop the demonstration if safety is compromised.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol will apply.
- Prices above apply to Sydney CBD/surrounds. Regional or interstate events will require travel time and/or domestic flights and accommodation