Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2017
Apr. 21, 2017
Aug. 31, 2016
Entity Registrant Name CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000016918    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2017    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-28    
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 28,045,135,841
Class A Common Stock [Member]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   171,447,198  
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   23,345,727  
Class 1 Common Stock [Member]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   7,720