The French Art of Sabrage

The art of sabrage dates back over two centuries, to the era of legendary French leader Napoleon Bonaparte and his military campaigns. The Hussars were a symbol of Napoleons early successes and perceived invincibility. They were lavishly dressed young soldiers famously wielding brass hilted sabres. The story goes that during his early victories, Napoleons army would ride through a liberated town and the people would toss them champagne as thanks.  The Hussars would open the bottles woth a swift stroke of the sabre blade to the weakest point on the neck of the bottle!

Want to impress without making a mess? Champagne Bar introduces Sabrage to make your night unforgettable.

Have your bottle of Champagne sabred for an additional $25 with our compliments for champagnes over $299. Receive your sabraged cork, safely contained, as a memento of your experience.