Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s ongoing legal battles following their divorce have taken a tumultuous turn concerning their Château Miraval winery.
Initially envisaged as their dream home, the estate turned into a source of contention post their split in 2016.
Both Jolie and Pitt have lodged lawsuits against each other, with Jolie pointing to “alcohol misuse and fiscal manipulation,” while Pitt asserts motives of “revenge and payback.”
The initial motivation to acquire Château Miraval stemmed from their mutual love and the aspiration for a sanctuary distant from the intrusive Hollywood limelight, a haven where their six children could enjoy some peace and quiet.
Nonetheless, five years subsequent to their separation, right before Jolie liquidated her stake to a Russian firm, she sent a poignant email to Pitt, opening up about the hidden struggles she endured.
In the email, Jolie articulates her profound connection to the property, the home they brought their twins back to, and the place where they exchanged vows over a plaque in memory of her late mother. She expressed her sorrow over the fact that it was also the place where she envisioned them spending their twilight years, but ultimately, it turned into the epicenter of their familial disintegration.
For Jolie, the winery was a symbol of family stability, while for Pitt, it was an investment closely tied to his love for viticulture. Regrettably, it transformed into an emblem of their marital disintegration, entwined in a maze of legal entanglements and paperwork.
The shocking accusations of domestic abuse during a 2016 plane journey marked the closure of the famed Hollywood love story of Brangelina. Yet, Château Miraval endures, standing as a testament to their past as a couple, prior to their relationship’s unfortunate turn.