UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2004
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                           CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                    001-08495
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                            (Commission File Number)

               Delaware                                          16-0716709
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     (State or other jurisdiction                            (IRS Employer
     of incorporation)                                       Identification No.)


            370 Woodcliffe Drive, Suite 300, Fairport, New York 14450
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            (Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)


                                 (585) 218-3600
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                                 Not Applicable
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          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)  The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Form 8-K.

No.      Description
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99.1     Press  Release  of  Constellation  Brands,  Inc. (the "Company"), dated
         May 17, 2004.

ITEM 9.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

     On  May  17,  2004,  Constellation Brands, Inc. (the "Company"), a Delaware
corporation, issued a press release (the "release"), a copy of which is attached
hereto  as  Exhibit  99.1  and  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference.

     The  information  included  in  this  Form 8-K, including the press release
attached  as  Exhibit  99.1,  is  incorporated  by reference into this Item 9 in
satisfaction  of  the  public  disclosure  requirements  of  Regulation FD. This
information  is  "furnished"  and  not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities  and Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that  section.  It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933 only if and to
the  extent  such  subsequent  filing  specifically  references  the information
incorporated  by  reference  herein.



                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities Exchange Act of  1934,  the
Registrant  has  duly  caused  this  report  to  be  signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.



                                               CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.


Dated:  May 17, 2004                           By:/s/ Thomas S. Summer
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                                               Thomas S. Summer, Executive Vice
                                               President and Chief Financial
                                               Officer



                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(1)  UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

     Not Applicable.

(2)  PLAN OF ACQUISITION, REORGANIZATION, ARRANGEMENT, LIQUIDATION OR SUCCESSION

     Not Applicable.

(4)  INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES

     Not Applicable.

(16) LETTER RE CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

     Not Applicable.

(17) LETTER RE DIRECTOR RESIGNATION

     Not Applicable.

(20) OTHER DOCUMENTS OR STATEMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS

     Not Applicable.

(23) CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

     Not Applicable.

(24) POWER OF ATTORNEY

     Not Applicable.

(99) ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS

     99.1  Press Release dated May 17, 2004.

[LOGO] CONSTELLATION
NEWS RELEASE                                     CONTACTS:
                                                 Media Relations:
                                                 Philippa Dworkin - 585-218-3733

                                                 Investor Relations:
                                                 Mark Maring - 585-218-3668


                    CONSTELLATION BRANDS, DOMAINES BARONS DE
                ROTHSCHILD & THE HUNEEUS FAMILY PROPOSE FORMING
                              A LUXURY WINE GROUP

  DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD OFFERS GOING PRIVATE ACQUISITION OF THE CHALONE
                          WINE GROUP AT $9.25 PER SHARE


     FAIRPORT,  N.Y.,  MAY  17,  2004  -  Constellation  Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ,
ASX:CBR),  Domaines  Barons  de  Rothschild (Lafite), a 46% owner of The Chalone
Wine  Group  (NASDAQ:CHLN),  and  The  Huneeus  Family  announced today they are
proposing  the  formation of a new independent company (joint venture) to create
what would be one of the world's most prestigious luxury wines companies.

     As  a  first  step  and  on  behalf of the proposed joint venture, Domaines
Barons  de  Rothschild  (Lafite)  today made a written offer for a going private
acquisition  of  The Chalone Wine Group, pursuant to which each share of Chalone
Common  Stock not owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) (54%) would be
converted into $9.25 of cash.  Constellation Brands, Inc. and Domaines Barons de
Rothschild  (Lafite)  would  provide  the  cash  funding for the purchase of the
Chalone  shares.  The  proposed joint venture would also provide current Chalone
shareholders  with  wine  club  benefits  and  rights similar to those currently
provided by Chalone.

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     Upon  completion  of  the  going  private  transaction,  Domaines Barons de
Rothschild (Lafite) would transfer to the new joint venture substantially all of
the  premium  assets  and  brands  of The Chalone Wine Group, The Huneeus Family
would  contribute the very successful Quintessa winery, vineyards and brand, and
Constellation Brands would contribute the prestigious Oakville vineyard owned by
Franciscan  Estates,  Constellation Brands' fine wine company.  Also, as part of
the  proposed  joint  venture,  Domaines  Barons  de  Rothschild  (Lafite) would
develop,  in Napa Valley, the first estate to produce a wine under its guidance.
In  announcing the joint venture, Richard Sands, chairman and CEO, Constellation
Brands  said,  "Each of the joint venture investors is strong individually - and
combined they are industry icons of quality, innovation and financial stability.
We  are  changing  the  way  business  has traditionally been done in the luxury
segment, from primarily an individual company basis, to a collective partnership
of  some  of  the most respected members in the industry.  We are creating a new
strategic  platform   for  increasing  our  participation  in  the  luxury  wine
business."

     Baron  Eric de Rothschild, managing director, Domaines Barons de Rothschild
(Lafite)  added,  "We  have  been  active participants over the past 15 years in
Chalone's  growth  to  its present leading position in the luxury wine field. We
feel  that  this  proposed  transaction establishes a stronger, more influential
independent company and will provide management, employees and distributors with
continuity  and  the greatest potential for future expansion and success in this
highly  competitive  market  environment.  The  strength  of  the proposed joint
venture will come from the unique collection of top quality wine acreage it will
own in the greatest North American appellations, and from its strong brands. The
proposed  joint  venture  will  be  supported by the very diverse experience and
dedication to quality, which the three partners bring to this endeavor."

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     Agustin  Huneeus  said,  "I  am  very  gratified to place Quintessa in this
venture,  which  is  dedicated  to the creation of wines of "terroir," which has
always  been my interest and motivation.  I am also most gratified to be working
with  two  exceptional  heads of business:  Baron Eric de Rothschild and Richard
Sands, Chairman of Constellation."

     Agustin  Francisco Huneeus, who left Franciscan Estates a few months ago to
pursue  entrepreneurial  opportunities  said,  "The strength and breadth of this
very  fine wine portfolio will make the joint venture an interesting supplier to
distributors,  and  give  the  Company  a  unique position in today's fragmented
market."  It  is  expected  that Agustin Francisco Huneeus of The Huneeus Family
will lead the new joint venture.

     The formation of the proposed joint venture and the purchase of the Chalone
shares  are subject to the execution of definitive agreements among the parties,
due  diligence  by  the  proposed  joint venture, and the formation of a special
committee  of  The  Chalone  Wine  Group Board to evaluate the offer made by the
proposed  joint  venture. If the special committee approves the offer, the offer
to  the  Chalone  shareholders  will  be put to shareholder vote, subject to the
filing of a proxy statement.

     Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading international producer and marketer
of  beverage  alcohol brands with a broad portfolio across the wine, spirits and
imported beer categories. Constellation Brands is a leading fine wine company in
the United States.

     Domaines  Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), owned by the Rothschild family and
Chateau  Lafite  Rothschild,  owns  and  operates  a  prestigious  set  of  wine
properties  in  France,  Chile, Portugal and Argentina, which produce and sell a
selection of ultra premium and luxury wines.

     Huneeus  Vintners,  owned  by  The Huneeus Family, is a privately held wine
company in Napa,  California  owning the  Quintessa Estate  and  other  vineyard

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properties.  Agustin  Huneeus,  an  illustrious member of the international wine
industry,  has  based  his  successful career in the wine industry on his belief
that  "Great wines are a reflection of place". He and his wife Valeria purchased
the  280-acre  Quintessa  property  in  1990  and  developed  Quintessa  into  a
world-class wine estate.

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