5 Shocking Details Behind Brad Pitt's Major Legal Victory Over Angelina Jolie In The $500 Million 'Rosé War'

The decade-long legal entanglement between former Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continues to captivate the world, with the most recent and significant development revolving around their shared French vineyard, Château Miraval. As of December 2025, reports confirm that Brad Pitt has secured a major legal victory in a Los Angeles court, a pivotal moment in the ongoing "Rosé War" over the $500 million estate, effectively strengthening his position against his ex-wife’s challenge to his lawsuit. This key ruling dismissed several of Angelina Jolie’s motions, paving the way for Pitt’s claims to proceed toward a potential jury trial and cementing the win in the battle over their jointly-owned asset. The dispute, which has outlasted their marriage and formal divorce, centers on Jolie's 2021 sale of her stake in the winery to a third party, a move Pitt alleges violated a prior verbal agreement to never sell their respective interests without the other’s consent. The legal drama, encompassing both the high-stakes financial battle and the bitter child custody disagreements, provides a fresh, complex look into one of Tinseltown's most acrimonious splits.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: A Complete Profile

The legal saga involves two of the world's most recognizable and successful figures. Here is a complete biographical profile for both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt (William Bradley Pitt)

• Born: December 18, 1963
• Birth Place: Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
• Profession: Actor, Film Producer
• Production Company: Plan B Entertainment
• Key Achievements: Two Academy Awards (one for acting, one for producing), two Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award. Known for roles in Fight Club, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
• Key Legal Entities: Mondo Bongo (Pitt's holding company), Château Miraval.

Angelina Jolie (Angelina Jolie Voight)

• Born: June 4, 1975
• Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Profession: Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian (Special Envoy for the UNHCR)
• Key Achievements: One Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Known for roles in Girl, Interrupted, Maleficent, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
• Key Legal Entities: Nouvel LLC (her former holding company for Miraval stake), The Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

The Miraval Showdown: How Pitt Secured a Key Ruling

The core of the recent legal victory lies in the multi-million dollar dispute over Château Miraval, the sprawling estate and successful rosé wine business in Provence, France, which the couple purchased in 2008 and where they married in 2014.

1. Dismissal of Jolie's Key Motions

The most recent and decisive win for Brad Pitt came when a Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed several motions filed by Angelina Jolie’s legal team. Jolie's motions were aimed at dismissing Pitt's lawsuit against her, which claims she breached a contract. By dismissing these motions, the court effectively allowed Pitt’s case to move forward, acknowledging the potential validity of his claims regarding a verbal agreement between the former spouses. This procedural victory is crucial, as it forces Jolie to defend her actions in court rather than getting the case thrown out on a legal technicality.

2. The Breach of Verbal Agreement Allegation

Pitt's lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleges that the couple had a clear, mutual understanding that neither would sell their 50% interest in the $500 million property without the other’s consent. Jolie’s sale of her stake, held through her company Nouvel LLC, to Tenute del Mondo—a subsidiary of the Stoli Group controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler—is what triggered the "Rosé War." Pitt claims this sale was done secretly and deliberately to inflict harm on him, violating their commitment to the family asset and undermining his extensive work in building the Miraval wine brand into a globally recognized luxury product.

3. The Role of Nouvel LLC and Tenute del Mondo

The corporate entities involved are key to understanding the complexity. Jolie sold Nouvel LLC, the company that owned her half of the Miraval estate, to Tenute del Mondo. This transaction introduced a new, hostile business partner into the running of the winery, a partner Pitt's team claims is seeking to gain control of the business he painstakingly developed. The legal battle, therefore, is not just about the money but about the control and future direction of the highly successful Miraval brand. The involvement of Tenute del Mondo, and the Stoli Group's association, adds a layer of international legal and political intrigue to the dispute.

Custody Battle Status: The Other Legal Front

While the winery dispute dominates the current headlines regarding Pitt's "win," the eight-year-long divorce and custody battle over their six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne—remains a significant backdrop to the legal proceedings.

4. The Finalized Divorce and Ongoing Custody Nuances

The couple was declared legally single in 2019, but the finalization of the divorce settlement, including the division of assets and the permanent custody arrangement, took many more years. The custody battle was notoriously bitter and involved a private judge, Judge John Ouderkirk. Although a temporary agreement was reached, the full physical custody arrangement has been a point of contention, with Jolie initially seeking full physical custody and Pitt pushing for joint custody. The legal fight over the children's visitation and living arrangements has had a profound impact on the entire family dynamic, with reports suggesting strained relationships between Pitt and his children.

5. The Financial Stakes and Future of Miraval

Brad Pitt is reportedly seeking $35 million in damages from Angelina Jolie, arguing that her unauthorized sale of Nouvel LLC caused him significant financial harm and devalued the Miraval property and brand. The court's decision to dismiss Jolie's motions is a significant step toward allowing Pitt to prove his case and potentially recoup those damages. The next major step in the Miraval legal saga is the preparation for a jury trial, a lengthy and public process that will force both parties to present evidence about their verbal agreement and the nature of the sale to Tenute del Mondo. This ongoing judicial process ensures the "Rosé War" will continue to be a high-profile legal battle for the foreseeable future. The final ruling will determine the ownership and management structure of one of the world's most famous celebrity-owned vineyards.