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In victory one deserves it\u00a0and in defeat one needs it!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ahead of the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne and Bubbly Festival happening on May 18 and 19 at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, we share the history of sabering and a guide on how to do it right.<\/p>\n

According to various legends,\u00a0we owe the grand gesture of sabering to Napoleon and his army of Hussars, a stylish bunch of light mounted infantry who\u00a0rode into battle with sabres in hand. Legend has it that townspeople would throw them bottles of Champagne after the battle was over.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re amped on adrenaline there\u2019s no time to waste twisting\u00a0off the cap and uncorking the bottle like a commoner, so the Hussars took to liberating the bubbles by slicing off the tops of the bottles.<\/p>\n

Some even say Bonaparte\u2019s troops used their sabering prowess to impress\u00a0Madame Clicquot, the young widow who had inherited her husband\u2019s Champagne house when she was twenty-seven. The Hussars are a thing of the past, but today there\u2019s a formal group in France, the Confrerie du Sabre d\u2019Or (Brotherhood of the Golden Sword), dedicated to the art of sabrage and enjoyment of Champagne. Members take things very seriously, wearing\u00a0gold and green bowler hats with Musketeer-style capes.<\/p>\n

But enough with the history and more about how to master the art of sabrage.<\/p>\n

First get a\u00a0bottle of bubbly \u2013 whether it be a bottle of locally produced Cap Classique or a bottle of expensive French Champagne (Cava and Prosecco don\u2019t work as well because they have much less pressure inside).<\/p>\n

Next, choose your weapon – you can use a true sabre, a knock-off imitation one or even a good old kitchen knife. Just make sure that whatever you use \u2013 it\u2019s very sharp!<\/p>\n

Put the bottle\u00a0in the freezer or insert the neck into a bucket of ice for 15 to 20 minutes. A cold bottle breaks easier and helps\u00a0you lose less bubbly on impact.<\/p>\n

Remove the foil and the cage completely, then find the seam that runs from top to bottom.<\/p>\n

Hold the bottle at a 30-45 degree angle with one hand cupped underneath. Stick your thumb in the punt (the indent in the bottom of the bottle), with your forefingers extending\u00a0toward the neck. Don\u2019t wrap your hand around the bottle unless you want to lose a finger or two!<\/p>\n

Rest the blade flat across\u00a0the seam, with the blunt back edge facing\u00a0the cork. Run the blade along the seam of the bottle very gently a few times, then pull\u00a0the knife\u00a0slowly back along the seam toward your body, apply some pressure and quickly\u00a0thrust it back up the seam toward the bottle\u2019s lip. You don\u2019t need to use all your strength here, but a\u00a0flick of the wrist as you hit the collar can help.<\/p>\n

The neck should snap off with a clean break, but for peace of mind, check for shards of glass in and around the bottle before you pour and take that first sip!<\/p>\n

Now that you know how it\u2019s done you should get a few bottles of bubbly and try it yourself.\u00a0With the festival coming up, there\u2019s no better way to impress family and friends and get them cheering you on like a rock star!<\/p>\n

Bubbly producers at the festival will include Amari Lush, Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Bon Courage Estate, Boschendal, Graham Beck, Haute Cabri\u00e8re, iMvula Wines, JC Le Roux, Khulu Fine Wine, Kleine Zalze Wines, Nanola Wines, Perdeberg Wines, Pongracz, Ultimate Provence, Veuve Du Vernay, Villiera Wines and WCellar with more brands to be announced over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival are now on sale from Webtickets at https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/Event.aspx?itemid=1542929697<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In victory one deserves it\u00a0and in defeat one needs it! Ahead of the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne and Bubbly Festival happening on May 18 and 19 at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, we share the history of sabering and a guide on how to do it right. 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