The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 1 letter word CHATEAU} –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "country house in the Dordogne?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case country house in the dordogne? = chateau} –.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does CHATEAU} – mean?
CHATEAU} – noun- A French castle, fortress, manor house, or large country house.
- Any stately residence imitating a distinctively French castle.
- An estate where wine is produced and often bottled, especially in Bordeaux.