Brad Pitt Accuses Angelina Jolie of “Secret Dealings” in Château Miraval Winery Sale

Brad Pitt has accused his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, of excluding him from a significant business transaction related to their co-owned French winery, Château Miraval. According to InTouch Weekly, court documents reveal that Pitt alleges Jolie made “secret dealings” to sell her stake in the winery without his knowledge or consent, despite previously agreeing to keep him informed of any sale.

The Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood actor claims that Jolie was paid $54.4 million by Stoli Group—a company owned by Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler—for her share in the winery. Pitt, 60, and Jolie, 49, jointly purchased the $500 million estate in 2008 and have since used it as a family retreat and business investment. However, as their marriage ended, so did the partnership, leading to disputes over the property.

Pitt argues that Jolie’s decision to sell her stake without his involvement violated their agreement and disregarded his rights as a co-owner. He maintains that Jolie initially backed away from the sale under the pretense of objecting to terms in a proposed non-disparagement clause. According to Pitt, however, this was a pretext; he believes Jolie was actually engaged in covert negotiations to sell her stake without his knowledge.

The Bullet Train star’s legal team alleges that Jolie’s company, Nouvel, entered into a private deal with Stoli Group. They claim that “in reality, [Angelina] and Nouvel had covertly lined up and tentatively struck a deal with a third party: the Stoli Group, owned and controlled by Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler and its subsidiary Tenute del Mondo.”

In his lawsuit, Pitt asserts that their initial agreement required Jolie to seek his approval before selling the winery to any third party. By moving forward with the sale to Stoli without consulting him, Pitt alleges Jolie breached this agreement, prompting his legal action.

The dispute over Château Miraval has become a focal point in the ongoing legal battles between Pitt and Jolie, who were married in 2014 after a decade together but separated in 2016. The winery, which became famous as the site of their intimate wedding, has since become a contentious asset, with both parties vying for control and debating its future.

For Pitt, Château Miraval holds deep sentimental and business value. The actor has invested significant resources into the estate, transforming it into a high-quality wine production facility with global acclaim. However, with Jolie’s sale to Stoli Group, Pitt fears the winery’s integrity and management could be jeopardized. He argues that his ex-wife’s decision to sell to an outside party—particularly without his involvement—has left him feeling shut out and concerned about the estate’s future.

The ongoing legal dispute highlights the complexity of shared assets in high-profile separations. Pitt and Jolie’s battle over Château Miraval is just one chapter in a series of legal disagreements since their split, with both parties determined to assert their rights over the property.

As the court case unfolds, it remains unclear what the ultimate outcome will be, but the winery’s fate is now tied up in legal negotiations. The case underscores the challenges former partners face in disentangling shared business interests, especially when those interests are as valuable and emotionally significant as Château Miraval.