What does the cryptic crossword clue "French wine — litres swallowed in bar cold (5)" mean?

The definition is "French wine". The wordplay uses charade, container. L (synonym of "- litres") + BAN (synonym of "bar") + C (synonym of "cold") [container: "swallowed"]; definition: "French wine" The answer is BLANC.

French wine — litres swallowed in bar cold (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28994 | 12 Across | 2023-02-15 flower

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