What does the cryptic crossword clue "In France, cat has water (wine for us, here) (7)" mean?

The definition is "wine for us, here". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAT (synonym="CHAT") + EAU (synonym="EAU") = CHATEAU; definition: "(wine for us, here)" The answer is CHATEAU.

In France, cat has water (wine for us, here) (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29279 | 27 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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