Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieHollywood’s most charming and controversial ex-couple continue to make headlines despite signing divorce papers in 2016, which were finalized in December 2024. Although most of their cases have been solved, one lawsuit keeps them bound like an invisible chain. After a custody battle and allegations of abuse, the former couple has kept alive 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 in 2013 to say “I do.” Pitt and Jolie rented the castle in 2008, then purchased the “remote and beautiful” in 2011, E! the news As the legal battle continued, Jolie sold her shares to a Russian billionaire in 2021 – just as the rosé war began. Pitt said he was never given the opportunity to buy her shares, and argued that Jolie rejected the deal. Now, the judge has issued 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 shocked everyone with their relationship status, the couple fell in love with Chateau Miraval and signed a long-term lease with the option to buy from the previous owner. While the actress was pregnant with twins Vivienne and Knox, she moved to the seaside city of Nice to give birth at Lenval Hospital in 2008, according to Elle Decor.
The wonder of Chateau Miraval at its best
When the lease was established, the stake was 60-40, with Pitt owning the majority. However, the ownership deal was revised in 2013, when the actor sold his shares to his partner for the symbolic sum of €1, according to the outlet. They also launched Miraval Wines, and the business deal was an instant success, selling 6,000 bottles of rosé 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 estate. With 20 close friends and 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, “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 borders. Now, the headlines got worse. In 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Soon a custody battle and complications of real estate holdings began, including Chateau Miraval and the Los Angeles home.
Chateau Miraval: Where money talks
In 2021, Angelina Jolie received the green light from the judge to sell the shares in the castle because she needed money. She shook hands with a Russian businessman instead of the ‘Fight Club’ actor. Claiming the house was sentimental, Pitt wanted the chance to buy shares in the castle, which would have made him the sole owner of the property, then worth $164 million.The legal battle began when Pitt filed a complaint, citing that the former couple had a verbal and written agreement. Neither of them was allowed to sell their shares without the approval of the other. In June 2022, Pitt filed a lawsuit against her, claiming she was harming his business, while she countersued, claiming the “F1” actor was waging a “vindictive war” against her. It sought $250 million in punitive damages.
Pitt and his winning streak
In February 2024, the court in Luxembourg, where the Russian billionaire’s group is based, ruled that the symbolic 10 percent should be given to a receiver appointed by the court. With Pitt being the largest shareholder at 50%, the entrepreneur held 40%, and the remainder was given to a court-appointed receiver while the case continued through legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles court rejected Jolie’s motion to dismiss the case.
Updates on Chateau Miraval
In October 2025, Pitt filed a claim to see private emails related to the Angelina Jolie case. However, the court ruled in favor of Jolie in May 2026, writing in documents that the actress had not “met her burden” to show that the emails were not privileged. However, it was open to change if any decision was based on new facts.As the story goes, there may not be an end to this long lawsuit. Brad Pitt won the case after the court obtained the documents. According to Page Six, former Stoli Group general counsel Todd Culyba was asked not to answer 33 questions about Jolie’s sale in 2021 during the proceedings. The judge said the client-attorney privilege cannot be abused to avoid answering questions related to transactions. Culbya will not sit down for another deposition and answer all of the previous 33 questions, along with follow-ups related to the case.
