INTERNATIONAL CHAMPAGNE DAY The Art of Sabrage with The Champagne Goddess

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPAGNE DAY

The Art of Sabrage with the Champagne Goddess

Friday 23 October 2026 | 6–9pm
Bonnibel at lyf Bondi Junction

This International Champagne Day, don’t just drink Champagne,

Learn to saber it.

Join the Champagne Goddess, Susan Le Roux (WSET Level III) for an evening of Champagne, storytelling and a little theatre as we celebrate the world’s most famous sparkling wine — and the spectacular Art of Sabrage.

Come for Champagne and the show - or step forward, take the sabre and become part of it.

🥂 CHAMPAGNE SOCIAL — $50

Join us inside our dedicated International Champagne Day event space and enjoy:

• A glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne on arrival

• Live Art of Sabrage sessions throughout the evening

• Champagne stories, science and a little history with the Champagne Goddess

• Your official Sabrage Scorecard — because if your friend is wielding the sabre, naturally you should be judging them

• Access to Bonnibel’s special event menu, with food and additional beverages available to purchase throughout the evening

Come with friends, come to watch — or come to decide whether next year it should be you holding the sabre.

6–9pm | $50 per person

⚔️ THE ART OF SABRAGE — $190

Your bottle. Your sabre. Your moment.

Ready to do more than watch?

Book one of a strictly limited number of Art of Sabrage experiences.

I’ll personally guide you through the history and science behind sabrage, the technique, the safety — and then it’s over to you.

Your friends become your judging panel.

They’ll be watching for:

STYLE — stance, confidence and technique

SCIENCE — were you actually listening?

APLOMB — composure under Champagne pressure

FOLLOW-THROUGH — no hesitation now

FLOURISH — because how you finish matters

Then, once the deed is done, your bottle is yours to share with your friends.

Your $190 Sabrage Experience includes:

• Admission to the full International Champagne Day event

• A welcome glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne

• Your own bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne to saber and share

• Personal instruction and guidance from The Champagne Goddess

• Your reserved Sabrage Session

• The adoration — or merciless scoring — of your chosen judging panel

No previous experience required.

In fact, first-timers are positively encouraged.

One bottle = one Sabreur.

We recommend bringing 4–5 friends to watch, judge and help you enjoy the bottle afterwards. Friends simply purchase their own Champagne Social tickets.

Sabrage places are strictly limited and take place during the earlier part of the evening.

Book now to ensure your spot.

🍾 MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Bonnibel will create a special menu of canapés and nibbles available for purchase on the evening, with additional Champagne, wine and other beverages available directly from the bar.

Our dedicated International Champagne Day event runs from 6–9pm, after which you’re very welcome to stay on and continue the evening at Bonnibel.

ABOUT THE CHAMPAGNE GODDESS

Susan Le Roux is the Champagne Goddess — a WSET Level III Champagne educator, presenter and storyteller who brings the history, people, culture and extraordinary stories of Champagne to life.

Her philosophy is simple:

Champagne should be fascinating, celebratory — and never intimidating.

COMING NEXT: THE SPECIALIST CHAMPAGNE COURSE

Enjoyed your taste of Champagne?

This evening is also your introduction to Susan’s new six-week Specialist Champagne Course, beginning Thursday 29 October at Bonnibel.

Think Champagne course meets book club - with considerably better refreshments.

Over six Thursday evenings, we’ll taste, talk, learn and explore Champagne together — its regions, grapes, producers, history, extraordinary women and, naturally, the wines themselves.

Expressions of Interest are now open, and will be closing a few days after International Champagne Day. Contact the Host Susan Le Roux for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Art of Sabrage is a supervised champagne activity involving the use of a sabre.

Participants will receive a safety and technique briefing and must follow all instructions provided by the Champagne Goddess and venue staff.

Participation is subject to responsible-service and safety requirements, and may be declined where participation is considered unsafe or inappropriate.

Sabrage participants should arrive before their allocated session. Reserved session details will be provided with your booking.

This is an 18+ event.