What are the aging potential and optimal drinking window for Chateauneuf du Pape wines?

Chateauneuf du Pape wines would age majestically for 5 to even over 20 years, depending on factors such as producer style, vintage quality, and storage conditions. Drinking windows in the optimal vary but usually begin around 5-7 years for reds and 3-5 years for whites.
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