Constellation Brands, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Borrowings (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2015	Jul. 16, 2015
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount under credit facility	$ 4,093,600,000
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Incremental borrowings under credit facility	25,000,000.0
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Incremental borrowings under credit facility	750,000,000.0
Senior Credit Facility - Revolving Credit Loans [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount under credit facility	1,150,000,000	$ 1,150,000,000.00
Incremental borrowings under credit facility		300,000,000.0
Senior Credit Facility - Term Loans [Member] \| U.S. Term A Facility [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount under credit facility	1,271,600,000	1,270,000,000
Incremental borrowings under credit facility		200,000,000.0
Senior Credit Facility - Term Loans [Member] \| European Term A Facility [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount under credit facility	$ 1,430,100,000	$ 1,430,000,000