What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alcoholic drink, something the setter would appreciate, it's said (6)" mean?

The definition is "Alcoholic drink". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like [it’s said] “bone” (something the setter – dog – would appreciate). A red burgundy wine produced in the district around Beaune. The answer is BEAUNE.

Alcoholic drink, something the setter would appreciate, it's said (6)

Times Cryptic #28868 | 6 Down | 2024-03-19 flower

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