LAURENT-PERRIER STRIKES GOLD

Laurent-Perrier Awarded Best in Show at Chelsea

Laurent-Perrier Champagne celebrated its tenth year at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with the coveted ‘Best in Show’ accolade for a garden designed by top UK designer Tom Stuart-Smith.

Stuart-Smith’s gold medal winning design was influenced by Laurent-Perrier Champagne’s elegant and understated style. The garden juxtaposed calming waves of green planting with zinc tanks, brimming with steadily overflowing water.

Laurent-Perrier Champagne, renowned for handcrafting fine champagnes, continues to sponsor art in its many forms throughout the year, including garden design (Laurent-Perrier is the official champagne at the 2008 RHS Flower shows), modern and contemporary art (including London’s Frieze Art Fair), and performing arts (Grange Park Opera).

Laurent-Perrier’s tenth show garden was supported by Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne - the ultimate champagne to enjoy on an al-fresco summer’s evening.

Pictured below: (left to right) are David Hesketh MW, Managing Director, Laurent-Perrier UK and garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith.

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Notes to editors: In addition to sponsoring one of the main Show Gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Laurent-Perrier is the official champagne at the 2008 RHS Flower shows (Chelsea Flower Show, Tatton Park and Hampton Court), and was served at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show Gala Preview evening. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show traditionally kicks off the summer season.

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May 2008