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

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchases (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	44 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2024	Nov. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2021
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased	$ 249,200,000	$ 200,000,000.0	$ 35,000,000.0
2021 Authorization
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase Authorization								$ 2,000,000,000
2023 Authorization
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase Authorization							$ 2,000,000,000.0
Class A Stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased				$ 449,200,000
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)				1,778,281
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 2,164,500,000			$ 2,164,500,000	$ 2,164,500,000	$ 2,164,500,000
Class A Stock \| 2021 Authorization
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased						$ 1,835,500,000
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)						7,653,557
Class A Stock \| 2023 Authorization
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased					$ 0
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)					0