Brad Pitt has won a significant round in his ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over Château Miraval, their $500 million French winery.
The “Moneyball” star, 60, had taken the dispute to courts in California and Luxembourg, claiming that he should have a controlling stake in the estate after Jolie, 48, sold her shares to Yuri Shefler, the owner of Russian vodka brand Stoli.
The couple purchased the winery before marriage, with Pitt holding a 60 percent stake and Jolie 40 percent. After they married in 2014, Pitt gifted Jolie an additional 10 percent, making the ownership split 50-50 when they divorced in 2016.
Jolie subsequently sold her shares to Shefler, a move Pitt has contested, arguing that their earlier agreement to share the property equally is invalid and that he should retain 60 percent ownership.
A source close to the case explained to Page Six: “He owned 60 percent and she owned 40 percent. The extra 10 percent was a symbolic gesture as part of their wedding. However, Pitt now contends that this agreement is unenforceable and that he should regain full control of the property.”
A Luxembourg court has ruled in favor of Pitt, granting him the additional 10 percent until a final decision is made. This ruling effectively returns control of the vineyard to Pitt with a 60-40 ownership split, pending further legal developments.
The source emphasized that this ruling is temporary and does not represent a final judgment. “It’s like the equivalent of escrow,” they noted. “It could take another year or more for a final decision.”
Representatives for Pitt or Jolie have issued no official statements. As the legal battle unfolds, more twists and turns will likely arise in this high-stakes case.
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