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Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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May 31, 2012
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2011
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| Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: | |||
| Goodwill | $ 2,599.2 | $ 2,632.9 | $ 2,619.8 |
| Accumulated impairment losses | 0 | ||
| Net goodwill | 2,599.2 | 2,632.9 | 2,619.8 |
| Goodwill, purchase accounting allocations | 9.3 | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (33.7) | 3.8 | |
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Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
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| Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: | |||
| Goodwill | 2,599.2 | 2,632.9 | 2,619.8 |
| Accumulated impairment losses | 0 | 0 | |
| Net goodwill | 2,599.2 | 2,632.9 | 2,619.8 |
| Goodwill, purchase accounting allocations | 9.3 | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (33.7) | 3.8 | |
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Crown Imports [Member]
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| Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: | |||
| Goodwill | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Net goodwill | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
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Consolidations and Eliminations [Member]
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| Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: | |||
| Goodwill | (13.0) | (13.0) | (13.0) |
| Net goodwill | $ (13.0) | $ (13.0) | $ (13.0) |
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable), in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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