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

Income Taxes (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details Textual)	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	31.70%	24.20%	31.80%	27.60%