Sabrage in the New Forest, the Art of Opening a Bottle of Champagne with a Sabre
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Sabrage in the New Forest
Add zest to a special occasion with a lesson in sabrage from Chevalier Sabreur, Gerard Basset, using the hotel's own golden sabre
Sabrage is the art of opening a champagne bottle using a sabre and is always a popular activity with which to end a meeting or a conference, enhance a special occasion or add a little drama to the cutting of the cake at a wedding reception. The art of sabrage was apparently perfected by officers in Napoleon’s army; at Hotel TerraVina, it is Gerard Basset who is the Chevalier Sabreur and therefore qualified to host sabrage events.
You might feel a little daunted by the hotel’s sabre at first. However, Gerard is an excellent tutor and he’ll quickly give you the skill and the confidence to remove the top of the Champagne bottle with one slice. One you’ve accomplished it, you’ll be thrilled by the experience. The pressure of the Champagne ensures no glass finds its way into the bottle and surprisingly little Champagne is spilled.
Sabrage is certainly an excellent way to add zest to a special occasion and where better to enjoy that occasion than at the luxury boutique Hotel TerraVina in the New Forest.