Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill (Details Textual)

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Goodwill (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Feb. 29, 2012
Nov. 30, 2012
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
Feb. 29, 2012
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
Feb. 29, 2012
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
Ruffino [Member]
Nov. 30, 2012
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
Mark West [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Constellation Wines and Spirits [Member]
Mark West [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]              
Purchase accounting allocations $ 110.0 $ 9.3 $ 110.0 $ 9.3 $ 9.3 $ 110.0  
Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, purchase price             $ 159.3