Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Restructuring Charges (Details 1)

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Restructuring Charges (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2011
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges $ 0.5 $ 11.1
Other costs:    
Accelerated depreciation (cost of product sold)   0.2
Other costs (selling, general and administrative expenses) 2.7 1.1
Total other costs 2.7 1.3
Total costs 3.2 12.4
Fiscal 2012 Initiative [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges 0.4 11.0
Other costs:    
Other costs (selling, general and administrative expenses) 2.7 1.0
Total other costs 2.7 1.0
Total costs 3.1 12.0
Other Plans [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges 0.1 0.1
Other costs:    
Accelerated depreciation (cost of product sold)   0.2
Other costs (selling, general and administrative expenses)   0.1
Total other costs   0.3
Total costs 0.1 0.4
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges 0.7 5.6
Other costs:    
Total other costs 1.6 0.4
Total costs 2.3 6.0
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member] | Fiscal 2012 Initiative [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges 0.6 5.5
Other costs:    
Total other costs 1.6 0.1
Total costs 2.2 5.6
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member] | Other Plans [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges 0.1 0.1
Other costs:    
Total other costs   0.3
Total costs 0.1 0.4
Corporate Operations and Other [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges (0.2) 5.5
Other costs:    
Total other costs 1.1 0.9
Total costs 0.9 6.4
Corporate Operations and Other [Member] | Fiscal 2012 Initiative [Member]
    
Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred    
Restructuring Charges (0.2) 5.5
Other costs:    
Total other costs 1.1 0.9
Total costs $ 0.9 $ 6.4