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

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 283.6		$ 283.6
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	300.9	0	300.9	0
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	283.6		283.6
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	300.9		300.9
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Trademarks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trademarks, Impairment Loss	17.3		17.3
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill	0		0
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements	0		0
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] \| Trademarks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trademarks	0		0
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill	0		0
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements	0		0
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Trademarks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trademarks	0		0
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill	154.8		154.8
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements	227.9		227.9
Nonrecurring [Member] \| Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Trademarks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trademarks	$ 73.1		$ 73.1

- Definition

Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment.

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