26/06/2026 13:57 - Actualidad
The long-running legal dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over control of the iconic French estate Château Miraval has taken a significant turn. A California court has authorized depositions from those responsible for purchasing the actress's stake in the property—a decision that could prove decisive in resolving the conflict.
The litigation originated from Jolie's 2021 sale of her share in the property to a wine group linked to Yuri Shefler, a Russian beverage industry entrepreneur. Pitt maintains that this transaction was irregular and violated a prior agreement between them requiring mutual consent before selling their stakes—an assertion the actress has consistently denied.
The court has also focused on the role of businessman Yuri Shefler. Judges found it "implausible" that a businessman accustomed to managing multi-million dollar investments would remain on the sidelines of such a significant acquisition.
A hearing in July 2026 is scheduled to evaluate whether he too must testify in the proceedings.
The estate located in Provence, France, is not just a multi-million dollar asset. Purchased by the couple in 2008, it became the venue for their wedding in 2014 and transformed into a joint business venture focused on producing high-end rosé wine.
Pitt argues that Jolie's sale damaged a business project they had developed together for years and that the process lacked the transparency required for a transaction of this magnitude.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie purchase Château Miraval in Provence, France. |
| 2014 | The couple marries at the estate. |
| 2016 | Jolie files for divorce. |
| 2021 | Jolie sells her stake to Yuri Shefler's group. |
| 2024 | The divorce is officially finalized. |
| 2026 | California court authorizes depositions from buyers. |
Brad Pitt:
Angelina Jolie:
The depositions scheduled in London will be crucial in determining whether the Justice system validates Pitt's version or backs Jolie's position. While sources close to the actor interpret this ruling as progress toward uncovering the truth, the actress's camp maintains it does not change the core of the proceedings.
What began as a business disagreement after their separation has become one of Hollywood's most complex and publicized legal battles, with economic and personal consequences that continue years after their marriage officially ended.
Source: Mundiario
Alfredo S. Quiroga
