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

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Derivative Instruments (Details Textual)

Derivative Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Net unrealized loss on commodity swap contracts reported outside of segment operating results	$ (4.3)	$ 2.0	$ (9.8)	$ (1.0)
Amount of net gains, net of income tax effect, to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings within the next 12 months			(1.8)
Fair value of derivative instruments in a net liability position due to counterparties	27.1		27.1
Fair value of derivative instruments in a net receivable position due from counterparties	9.9		9.9
Commodity swap contracts [Member] \| Unusual Items [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net unrealized loss on commodity swap contracts reported outside of segment operating results		$ 0		$ 0
Not designated as hedging instrument [Member] \| Foreign currency contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maturity period for derivative instruments			12 months
Not designated as hedging instrument [Member] \| Commodity swap contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maturity period for derivative instruments			36 months
Designated as hedging instrument [Member] \| Cash flow hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Average maturity period for cash flow hedges			3 years
Maximum maturity period for cash flow hedges			5 years

- Definition

Fair value of financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, elected not to be offset against an obligation to return collateral under a master netting arrangement.

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- Definition

Fair value of financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, elected not to be offset against a right to receive collateral under a master netting arrangement.

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