Constellation Brands, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Employment contracts, aggregate commitment for future compensation and severance	$ 40.4
Accrual for deferred compensation costs	9.6
Rental expense	58.9us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense	65.1us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense	60.4us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period for employment contracts	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period for employment contracts	indefinite
Guarantee obligations [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain on release from indemnification	7.5
Indemnification liabilities	3.7	11.6
Potential future payments	71.2
Amount subject to recovery from third parties under recourse provisions	$ 57.6

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Automatic renewal period for employment contracts.

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Employment contracts, aggregate commitment for future compensation and severance.

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The carrying amount of the liability as of the balance sheet date to an individual under a deferred compensation arrangement. This amount may be the result of periodic accruals made over the period of active employment, or reflect termination benefits resulting contractual terms or a death benefit.

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Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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Amount of gain that is infrequent in occurrence or unusual in nature.

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