Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Hollywood’s most charming and controversial former couple, continue to make headlines even after they signed divorce papers in 2016, which were finalised in December 2024. While most of their cases have been resolved, one lawsuit keeps them tied like an invisible string. After the custody battle and abuse allegations, the former pair have kept their rivalry alive with the French winery they once owned together, Chateau Miraval.The land holds a special place in their hearts, as Pitt and Jolie walked down the aisle to say ‘I Do’ in 2013. The 1000-acre estate has been ranked among the greatest places. Pitt and Jolie first leased the chateau in 2008, then bought the ‘remote and beautiful’ place in 2011, according to E! News. As the legal showdown continued, Jolie sold her shares in 2021 to a Russian millionaire – the moment the war of rosé began. Pitt claimed she never gave him an opportunity to buy her shares, while Jolie argued the deal was dismissed. Now, the judge has made a ruling, taking a stance on the ongoing real estate battle. Let’s take a look at the detailed timeline of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Chateau Miraval.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Love at first sight
Three years after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stunned everyone with their relationship status, the couple fell in love with Chateau Miraval and signed a long-term lease, with an option to buy from the previous owner. While the actress was pregnant with twins, Vivienne and Knox, she flew down to the seaside city of Nice to give birth at Lenval Hospital in 2008, according to Elle Decor.
Chateau Miraval’s miracle at its best
When the lease was set, the stake split was 60-40, with Pitt owning more. However, the ownership deal was revised in 2013, when the actor sold his shares to his partner for a symbolic amount of 1 euro, as per the outlet. Moreover, they launched Miraval Wines, and the business deal became an instant success, as 6000 rosé bottles sold in 5 hours.In 2014, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt walked down the aisle to say ‘I Do’ and tie the knot in the same real estate. With just 20 close friends and their six children, they celebrated their love in an intimate wedding ceremony. “It was important to us that the day was relaxed and full of laughter,” the couple told People Magazine, before adding, “It was such a special day to share with our children and a very happy time for our family.”
Chateau Miraval: The beginning of the end
Spending a decade together, the couple was known for their love beyond the boundaries. Now, they made headlines for the worse. In 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Soon began the custody battle and real estate holdings complications, including Chateau Miraval and their Los Angeles home.
Chateau Miraval: Where the money talks
In 2021, Angelina Jolie received a green light from the judge to sell her shares of the chateau, as she required the money. She shook hands with a Russian entrepreneur instead of the ‘Fight Club’ actor. Claiming the house was sentimental, Pitt wanted an opportunity to buy the shares of the chateau, which would have made him the sole owner of the property, then valued at USD 164 million.The legal battle began when Pitt filed a complaint, citing that the former couple had a written as well as a verbal agreement. Neither of them was allowed to sell their shares without the other’s approval. In June 2022, Pitt filed suit against her, claiming she was harming the business, while she countersued him, reporting that the ‘F1’ actor was waging a ‘vindictive war’ against her. She asked for USD 250 million in compulsory damages.
Pitt and his series of victories
In February 2024, the court of Luxembourg, where the Russian millionaire’s group is based, ruled that the symbolic 10 percent should be given to a court-appointed receiver. Making Pitt the largest shareholder with 50%, the entrepreneur owned 40%, and the rest was given to the court-appointed receiver while the case continued in the legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles court overruled Jolie’s motion to dismiss this case.
The updates on Chateau Miraval
In October 2025, Pitt filed a claim to see Angelina Jolie’s private emails related to the case. However, the court ruled in favour of Jolie in May 2026, as she wrote in the documents that the actor had not ‘met his burden’ to show that the emails were not privileged. However, she was open to change if any decision came with new facts.As the tale goes, there might actually not be an end to this prolonged lawsuit. Brad Pitt scored a win in the case after the court obtained the documents. According to Page Six, Todd Culyba, the former General Counsel of the Stoli Group, was asked not to answer 33 questions about Jolie’s sale in 2021 during the proceedings. The judge said that the client-attorney privilege cannot be misused to avoid answering questions related to transactions. Culbya will not sit for another deposition and answer all the previous 33 questions, along with follow-ups related to the case.
