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, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Apr. 22, 2014
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Apr. 22, 2014
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
Apr. 22, 2014
Class 1 Common Stock [Member]
Entity Registrant Name CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.        
Entity Central Index Key 0000016918        
Document Type 10-K        
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2014        
Amendment Flag false        
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014        
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   $ 8,578,531,740      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     168,379,662 23,413,664 0