Founded by Brett · Each autumn since 2014
The Boulder Burgundy Festival.
A non-profit autumn festival bringing leading Burgundy producers and writers to Boulder. Past wineries include Domaines d’Angerville and Roulot; past writers include Eric Asimov of the New York Times and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson.
What it is
A serious Burgundy weekend, in a small Colorado town.
The Boulder Burgundy Festival was founded by Master Sommelier Brett Zimmerman to bring genuine Burgundy access — producers, vintages, and conversation — to Colorado collectors.
The format mixes producer-led tastings, dinners, panels with wine writers, and the occasional library pour from a private cellar.
It is a non-profit, by design. Net proceeds go to local causes and to scholarships for aspiring wine professionals.
Producers & writers we have hosted
A short list. The full programme drops in early August each year.
Domaine
Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay’s reference point — aromatic, finely structured Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most disciplined Domaines.
Read more →Domaine
Domaine Roulot
Often described as the most precise white-Burgundy producer working today — Meursault as it should be.
Read more →Wine writer
Eric Asimov
Chief wine critic of The New York Times. A writer whose vocabulary helped shape modern American wine taste.
Read more →Master of Wine
Jancis Robinson, MW
Likely the most influential wine writer in the English language. Author and one of the trade’s most trusted palates.
Read more →Join the 2026 waitlist
Programme drops early August.
Drop your email and we will notify you when the 2026 programme is announced. Many festival dinners are oversubscribed by the time the public schedule publishes.
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