Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Hollywood's most captivating and controversial former couple, continue to dominate headlines even after finalizing their divorce in December 2024. While most of their legal issues have been resolved, one lawsuit keeps them connected like an invisible thread. Following the custody battle and abuse allegations, the former spouses remain entangled in a dispute over Chateau Miraval, the French winery they once owned together. The property holds deep sentimental value, as Pitt and Jolie exchanged vows there in 2013. Spanning 1,000 acres, the estate has been ranked among the finest in the world. Pitt and Jolie initially leased the chateau in 2008 and purchased the 'remote and beautiful' estate in 2011, according to E! News. As the legal showdown intensified, Jolie sold her shares in 2021 to a Russian millionaire, sparking the so-called 'war of rosé.' Pitt claimed she never gave him the opportunity to buy her shares, while Jolie argued that the deal was dismissed. Now, a judge has issued a ruling in this ongoing real estate battle. Here is a detailed timeline of events.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Love at First Sight
Three years after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stunned the world with their relationship, the couple fell in love with Chateau Miraval and signed a long-term lease with an option to buy from the previous owner. While Jolie was pregnant with twins Vivienne and Knox, she traveled 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 finalized, the ownership split was 60-40 in favor of Pitt. However, the ownership agreement was revised in 2013 when Pitt sold his shares to Jolie for a symbolic amount of one euro, as per the outlet. The couple launched Miraval Wines, and the business became an instant success, with 6,000 rosé bottles sold in just five hours. In 2014, Pitt and Jolie married at the chateau in an intimate ceremony attended by 20 close friends and their six children. '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
After spending a decade together, the couple, once known for their boundless love, began making headlines for the wrong reasons. In 2016, Jolie filed for divorce, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' This initiated a custody battle and complications over real estate holdings, including Chateau Miraval and their Los Angeles home.
Chateau Miraval: Where the Money Talks
In 2021, Jolie received court approval to sell her shares in the chateau, citing a need for funds. She sold to a Russian entrepreneur instead of Pitt, who claimed the property held sentimental value and wanted the opportunity to buy her shares, which would have made him the sole owner of the estate, then valued at $164 million. Pitt filed a complaint, asserting that the couple had a written and verbal agreement that neither could sell their shares without the other's approval. In June 2022, Pitt sued Jolie, alleging she was harming the business, while she countersued, accusing Pitt of waging a 'vindictive war' against her and seeking $250 million in damages.
Pitt and His Series of Victories
In February 2024, the court in Luxembourg, where the Russian millionaire's group is based, ruled that a symbolic 10% stake should be given to a court-appointed receiver. This made Pitt the largest shareholder with 50%, while the entrepreneur retained 40%, and the receiver held the remainder as the case proceeded. Meanwhile, a Los Angeles court overruled Jolie's motion to dismiss the case.
The Updates on Chateau Miraval
In October 2025, Pitt sought access to Jolie's private emails related to the case. However, in May 2026, the court ruled in favor of Jolie, stating that Pitt had not 'met his burden' to show the emails were not privileged. However, she remained open to revisiting the decision if new facts emerged. As the saga continues, there may be no end to this prolonged lawsuit. Pitt scored a win when the court obtained documents. According to Page Six, Todd Culyba, former General Counsel of the Stoli Group, was initially instructed not to answer 33 questions about Jolie's 2021 sale during proceedings. The judge ruled that client-attorney privilege cannot be misused to avoid answering questions about transactions. Culyba will now sit for another deposition and answer all 33 questions, along with follow-ups related to the case.
