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hampagne has always been symbolized as a lasting
representation of luxury and celebration, mainly to the glamourous
St. Regis properties around the world where opening a bottle a la
Napoleon: with a saber, has become part of the tradition that
ritualistically happens nightly to signal that the night has begun.
The art of sabrage dates back over 200 years to the battles of
Napoleon Bonaparte, who was known to open champagne with his
saber in both victory and defeat. The French general famously said,
“Champagne: in victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it.”
At the St. Regis New York, in the intimate space
brimming with feeling, one can be a part of this
long-standing tradition of a nightly sabrage
ceremony, through participating in the
Sabrage Master Class,which preserves the
custom of using a sword to uncork a
bottle of champagne.
t around $350 for 30 minutes, classes accommodate up to four guests per evening where
partake in the extravagant celebration with some bubbly during the months of winter.
ng with a bottle of the exquisite Veuve Clicquot, served with perfectly paired signature
euvres, those in attendance will be guided through the process for proper champagne
ent as they master the exhilarating skill to pop open a bottle of champagne with a saber.
ng an evening of luxury and enjoyment through a little bubbly. The St. Regis New York
n experience and tasting opportunity not to be missed.