WITH the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May 20 to 24) around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to plant yourself outside and enjoy a taste of fragrant bouquets.

This year marks the 16th appearance at Chelsea for Laurent-Perrier, the show’s official sponsor, and Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle La Cuvee NV, France (£138, selfridges.com) has been chosen to chime with the garden’s textures and layers. A multi-vintage prestige cuvee, it is a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir from three vintage years, aged for at least six years to achieve the rich brioche character, elegance and power on the fresh, floral finish.

Synonymous with putting the Marlborough wine region on the map, the show’s Cloudy Bay Garden is designed to reflect the tasting notes of their herbaceous Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013, New Zealand (£21, Sainsbury’s).

With notes of gooseberries, lime and grapefruit and the aroma of tropical fruits, it’s ideal for the sauvignon lover who wants a slightly drier, more citrussy style with more intensity of flavour to impress guests on that warm summer evening.

A giant bouquet of flowers forms the centrepiece to Marks & Spencer’s brightly-coloured flower beds which are graced by lavender and sunflowers on one side, and roses and carnations on the other.

To celebrate their majesty, try Didier Ducas Petale de Rose NV, France (£30, Marks & Spencer), a grower champagne (family-owned vineyard) made by Nicholas Didier.

The colour of light pink roses, the wild strawberry nose, fresh, exquisitely fruity bubbles and the long, floral finish make this the perfect match for garden parties.