In a recent court decision, a Los Angeles court sided with the actress in a dispute with her former husband over the ownership of a renowned French winery and related marriage matters. The central question focused on who held the stake in Chateau Miraval, the estate purchased in 2008, and the location where the couple exchanged vows in 2014. Today, the winery carries a valuation near $167 million.
Earlier proceedings this year saw the actress sue the actor over actions that allegedly affected her stake and rights within the winery. She maintained that both parties had agreed not to sell each other’s shares without consent, a point that remained central to the settlement discussions.
According to U.S. press coverage, part of the dispute involved the sale of Jolie’s stock to an investor described in the reports. The actor argued that he had invested heavily in the winery to raise its profile and accused Jolie of profiting from her stake in ways not anticipated when the venture began.
The case evolved into a multi-jurisdictional series of legal actions spanning the United States, Luxembourg, and France. Pitt’s legal team sought to limit Jolie’s access to certain documents, but the Los Angeles court ultimately required both spouses and their business associates to disclose the requested records. The judge stressed transparency in order to move toward a fair resolution.
The Miraval ownership dispute underscored the larger tension between a globally known couple and their business ventures, drawing widespread media attention to the winery and its governance.