Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s ongoing legal battles following their divorce have taken a tumultuous turn concerning their Château Miraval winery.
Once perceived as their permanent sanctuary, the property turned into a haunting predicament following their parting in 2016.
Both parties have initiated lawsuits against each other, with Jolie highlighting “alcohol misuse and monetary control,” whereas Pitt alleges “retaliation and retribution.”
Initially, the purchase of Château Miraval was spurred by love and a shared desire for a peaceful haven away from the glaring lights of Hollywood, where their six children could experience tranquillity.
Nonetheless, five years after their separation, just on the verge of selling her share to a Russian company, Jolie sent an emotionally charged email to Pitt, revealing her internal struggles.
In her email, Jolie expressed her deep affinity for the estate as the home where they welcomed their twins, and the place they tied the knot over a plaque in memory of her late mother. She voiced her grief that it was also where she dreamt they would grow old together, but sadly, it turned into the trigger for their family breakdown.
To Jolie, the winery symbolized a stabilizing refuge for their family, while for Pitt, it was a critical investment tied to his love for winemaking. Tragically, it morphed into a symbol of their marital undoing, enmeshed in a maze of legal entanglements and paperwork.
The chilling charges of domestic violence on a 2016 flight signaled the end of the glamorous Hollywood romance of Brangelina. Yet, Château Miraval stands as a constant reminder of what they once represented as a couple before their relationship took a darker path.
