The Art of Sabrage
A Gesture, A History,
An Emotion

A ritual that celebrates the excellence of Champagne

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Champagne has always been the symbol of great occasions. But there is a special way to celebrate it and especially to savor it: the sabrage. A prestigious ritual, passed down for centuries and practiced by sommeliers and lovers of high-level bubbles. This spectacular gesture, performed with a sabre, has its roots in the celebrations of Saint Vincent, when French winemakers opened bottles with unusual tools. Champagne has always been the symbol of great celebrations, but there is a special way to truly honor it: the sabrage. This spectacular gesture, performed with a sabre, has its roots in the celebrations of Saint Vincent, when French winemakers opened their bottles using unusual tools. Since the 18th century, the winemakers of Reims have passed down this beautiful art: the ceremonial opening of Champagne with a sabre, the sabrage, a tradition made famous by Napoleon. 

Today, this legacy continues in the Royale Confrérie Prestige des Sacres, where each member can learn this unique art, thus transforming each toast into a moment of history and spectacle.

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Sabrage is more than a skill; it is a ritual of prestige and spectacle.​​