Pitt-Jolie Winery Dispute to Go to Trial in 2025

The ongoing legal dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over the ownership of Chateau Miraval, their co-owned French vineyard, is set to proceed to trial in 2025 after a judge dismissed Jolie's motions to dismiss Pitt's claims. Pitt alleges that Jolie violated a verbal agreement not to sell her shares without his consent by selling to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler's Stoli Group. Jolie contended the agreement was nullified by Pitt's demand for a non-disclosure agreement, which he denies. The case is complicated by Jolie's accusations of mismanagement and extravagant spending against Pitt, alongside her claims of a 'vindictive campaign' since their divorce. The trial will determine the validity of Pitt's claims about the verbal agreement and whether Jolie's sale was legitimate. Both parties are reportedly prepared for a costly and contentious court battle.