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

Borrowings - Senior Notes (Details)

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Borrowings - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2020	Apr. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 2,000,000,000.0
Unsecured debt
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding principal amount as redemption price		100.00%
2.875% Senior Notes \| Unsecured debt
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 600,000,000.0
Coupon rates of notes		2.875%
Basis points above adjusted treasury rate		35.00%
3.75% Senior Notes \| Unsecured debt
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 600,000,000.0
Coupon rates of notes		3.75%
Basis points above adjusted treasury rate		40.00%
April 2020 Senior Notes \| Unsecured debt
Schedule of Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 1,200,000,000.0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discount and debt issuance costs	$ 1,183,300,000

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