To honour its long-standing tradition of sabrage, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of private champagne sabrage masterclasses led by expertly trained St. Regis Butlers across all its properties in North America.
“We are delighted to bring the art of sabrage front and centre for both guests and visitors this summer at our hotels and resorts,” said George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “There is no more glamorous way to celebrate a soiree, toast to a milestone, or bond with friends than sabering a bottle of champagne. We look forward to raising a glass to the time-honoured tradition of sabrage with a new era of St. Regis guests.”
The St. Regis Sabrage Masterclasses are open to guests and locals alike and can be tailored to various group sizes. From couples and bridal parties to small corporate retreats to an unexpected night out with friends, the classes will whisk participants through the history and technique before trying their hand at the cherished St. Regis ritual.
The art of sabrage dates back over 200 years. For St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the ritual began in 1904 when hotel founder John Jacob Astor IV would indulge in a bottle sabred on-property every night. Inspired by the glamour of sabrage, which had been made famous by Napoleon Bonaparte, who opened champagne with his sabre and notably said, “Champagne: in victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it,” St. Regis Hotels & Resorts worldwide continue the tradition with a nightly and celebratory sabering rituals performed regularly across the global portfolio.
Available for groups of up to four people, the experience will include:
- A 30-minute masterclass.
- A bottle of champagne.
- Canapés with additional add-ons that vary property to property.
Select properties will offer private sabrage masterclasses upon request for those looking to take the art of sabrage home with them.
