What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wine region, note, preserving essence of vin ordinaire? (8)" mean?

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Wine region, note, preserving essence of vin ordinaire? (8)

Times Cryptic #28751 | 5 Down | 2023-11-03

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MEDOC (wine region) + RE (note), containing middle letter of vIn.

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